Graduate Certificate in Public Health
La Trobe University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00115M
Make a difference. Start a career in public health. As we've all seen, public health professionals are in high demand around the world. They provide health education and information. Prevent the outbreak of diseases. Protect and improve community health. La Trobe's Graduate Certificate of Public Health gives you vital skills and up-to-date insights into public health. After you graduate, build on your expertise with further study and expand your career pathways to include health roles in government organisations and community health services. Graduate with an internationally-recognised qualification enabling you to work anywhere in the world. You'll learn: Public health practice Explore the theoretical principles and foundational skills for public health practice. Approaches to public health problems Critique and explain complex local and global public health problems using different knowledge models.
Structure
To obtain the Graduate Certificate in Public Health, students must complete 60 credit points of study, comprised of: 60 credit points of core subjects.
Standard entry requirements
- Postgraduate: Prerequisites - Course specific requirements - The minimum entry requirement is successful completion of an Australian Bachelor degree (or its equivalent). Prior learning developed through relevant work experience or professional accreditation, where it is deemed to be at least equivalent to that obtained through a Bachelor degree, may be considered. In making an offer to an applicant, the University will give consideration to a range of factors to determine whether an applicant has demonstrated the capacity to work at a Master's level, including academic record, English proficiency, and/or employment experience.
- International: IELTS - 6.5 < 6.0 (PG minimum) - 6.5 IELTS (Academic) with no individual band less than 6.0.
- Note: This course may be subject to alternative or extra entry requirements depending on your life circumstances and/or work experience. For the complete entry requirements, please search for your course on the La Trobe website: latrobe.edu.au/courses
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Melbourne (City) | Yes |
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| Online | No |
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Fee comments
Campuses: Melbourne (City), Online.
Your course fees will depend on the subjects you choose to study: each subject has its own costs. The total course fee may vary depending on the subjects you choose, your study load, the time it takes to complete your course and your approved Credit for Prior Learning. Fees correct Friday, Dec 8 2023
