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Universities Australia Edith Cowan University Courses Graduate Diploma of Public Health

Graduate Diploma of Public Health
at Edith Cowan University

Joondalup, Australia

Tuition Fee AU$ 34,900
Country Rank#24
Duration12 Months
Score IELTS: 6

Program Overview

Public health is a broad field which aims to improve and protect the health and well-being of the general population. As a public health practitioner, you can make a real difference to the lives of local, national and international communities.

Public health practitioners help individuals and communities to have greater control over their health and well-being, and to influence organisational and political environments in ways that lead to better health for all. They work across the lifespan, including the early years, child and adolescent health, and healthy aging to support population health.

We realise that public health is such a broad area, which is why this graduate diploma offers a variety of elective units to allow you to specialise in an area of interest. The course can also be used as a pathway into the Master of Public Health, helping you to further develop your public health knowledge.

Course Content

**Year 1 - Semester 1**
Unit Code	Unit Title	Credit Points
HST5161	Public Health: Philosophy, Principles and Practice	20
HST6335	Public Health Strategies	20
Elective Unit	1 x unit from recommended elective list	20

**Year 1 - Semester 2**
Unit Code	Unit Title	Credit Points
HST5120	Epidemiology	20
HST6510	Public Health Planning and Evaluation	20
Elective Unit	1 unit from recommended elective list	20

**RECOMMENDED ELECTIVES**
Unit Code	Unit Title	Credit Points
HST6333	Diversity, Culture and Health	20
HST6337	Communicable Disease	20
HST6338	Law and Ethical Issues	20
HST6341	Maternal, Child and Youth Health	20
HST6350	Drug Use and Addictive Behaviours	20
HST6355	Ageing, Health and Wellbeing	20
OHS6134	Principles of Environmental Health	20
OHS6205	Health, Safety and Workplace Environment	20
OHS6107	Workplace Hazards	20
OHS6137	Emergency & Crisis Management	20
OHS6138	Occupational Health Management	20
MAT5212	Biostatistics	20
NUT6110	Food Vision	20
NUT5116	Applied Food Science and Systems	15
or
NUT5114	Public Health Nutrition	15

Entry Requirement
Academic Admission requirements (Band 8)

The following course-specific admission requirements are mandatory and must be satisfied by all applicants. These requirements are in addition to or supersede the minimum requirements outlined within the Academic admission requirements band section below.

It is desirable that all applicants demonstrate their commitment to the field of public health. Evidence may include, but is not limited to: publication of written work on a public health issue in the media or in a professional publication, membership of a community or professional group dedicated to public health-related goals, volunteer or paid work experience in a community organisation that seeks to advance the interests of a disadvantaged population or equivalent.

Academic admission requirements (Band 8) may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
- Bachelor degree in a cognate discipline; or
- Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience.
English Language requirements (Band 4)

English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
- IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0)
Fees & Scholarships
Total program fee:

AUD $34,900
Career Prospect
Public health graduates may work in health promotion or health services, epidemiology, planning and evaluating nutrition and physical activity programs and support services for people with addiction.

Possible future job titles

Health Promotion Officer, Project Officer, Health Education Officer

Cost Of Studying At Edith Cowan University

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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Graduate Diploma of Public Health at Edith Cowan University