CRICOS Code: 0101794

This program applies to students who commenced in 2020 or later.

The Graduate Certificate in Public Health comprise subjects that provide students with a range of critical, research and practical skills in the areas of public health and policy analysis, epidemiology, and biostatistics. The program will suit students who seek an introduction to public health. It also provides an entry point to the Graduate Diploma in Public Health for those who wish to continue on their professional development journey with further studies.

Study Mode

Six months full-time or One year part-time.

Program Advice

healthsciences@westernsydney.edu.au

Prospective students should visit the following websites for general enquiries about this program.

Enquire about this program| Local Admission | International Admission |

Location

Location

Campus	Attendance	Mode	Advice
Online	Full Time	Online	See above
Online	Part Time	Online	See above
Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road	Full Time	Internal	See above
Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road	Part Time	Internal	See above

Admission

Applicants must have either:

An undergraduate or master degree in any discipline

Or

A Graduate Diploma or Graduate Certificate in any discipline and two years full-time equivalent work experience in a relevant health-related discipline

Or

Three years full-time equivalent work experience in a relevant health-related discipline.

Applicants seeking admission on the basis of work experience must support their application with a Statement of Service for all work experience listed on the application. 

Statement of Service form

Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and holders of permanent resident visas must be made via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC). Use the links below to apply via UAC or Western Sydney University. Applications made directly to Western Sydney do not have an application fee.

Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Local and International applicants who are applying through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on the UAC website. Local applicants applying directly to the University should also use the information provided on the UAC website.

http://www.uac.edu.au/

https://westernsydney.uac.edu.au/ws/

Program Structure

Subject List

Subject	Title	Credit Points
Domain Subjects
PUBH 7016	Introduction to Epidemiology	10
PUBH 7033	The Social Determinants of Health	10
PUBH 7031	Health Systems and Policy	10
Focus Subject
HLTH 7008	Introduction to Biostatistics	10
Total Credit Points		40

Students: for further information on recommended progression please click the below link

Postgraduate Public Health Progression