Graduate Certificate in Global Health

at University of New South Wales

The Graduate Certificate in Global Health can be completed in 0.7 years of full-time study or one year part-time. The program is made up of four courses total, including:

• one core course
• three elective courses

Core course

• Global Health and Development

Admission pathways

UNSW Global has university pathway programs that provide seamless transition to UNSW Sydney so you can achieve your academic and career goals. Learn more.

English language requirements

You may be asked to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study at UNSW depending on your educational background and citizenship. English language skills are vitally important for coping with lectures, tutorials, assignments and examinations - this is why UNSW requires a minimum English language competency for enrolment.

If English is not your first language, you’ll need to provide proof of your English proficiency before you can be given an offer to study at UNSW. You can do this by providing evidence that you meet one or more of the following criteria:

• English language tests and university English courses
• Prior study in the medium of English
• Other qualifications

2022 Indicative First Year Fee
$24,500

There’s strong demand for global health professionals in the public and private health sectors, both within Australia and internationally. Our graduates typically find work through a range of employers, including bilateral and multilateral international aid organisations, UN-based organisations, civil society and NGOs, private foundations, health departments, academia and development-based organisations.

This program can lead to a career in:

• government departments and ministries of health
• public health networks
• local area health services
• universities and research institutes
• international health policy and funding institutions
• non-governmental agencies
• mental health services
• Indigenous health organisations.