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James Cook University (JCU)

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Graduate Diploma of Public Health and Tropical Medicine

  • Graduate Diploma

Enrich your career by specialising in public health issues relevant to tropical Australia and its near neighbours.

Key details

Degree Type
Graduate Diploma
Duration
1 year full-time
Course Code
73707
Study Mode
Online, In person
Intake Months
Feb, Jul
Domestic Fees
$29,526 per year / $29,526 total

About this course

Enrich your career by specialising in public health issues relevant to tropical Australia and its near neighbours. Gain an in-depth understanding of the urgent problems facing vulnerable communities and learn how to develop strategies to detect, prevent and control communicable and non-communicable diseases.

Entry requirements

AQF level 7 bachelor degree in a relative health discipline; or equivalent

Study locations

Townsville

Online

Online

Career pathways

JCU Public Health and Tropical Medicine graduates acquire the knowledge and skills needed to enhance their practice and manage public health priorities in tropical environments.

You could find employment in State and Commonwealth Government organisations, health care settings, community settings, non-profit and international organisations.

This could include working in roles related to disease control and protection of the health of the population living in tropical areas, and promotion of health and wellbeing.

You could also continue on to study the Master of Public Health and Tropical Medicine.

How to apply

Complete an online application through our Online Application Portal.

Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma of Public Health and Tropical Medicine applicants must also complete and upload the following forms and documentary evidence with their application:

  • Current AHPRA Registration (if applicable)
  • Degree Testamur
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Personal Statement or Letter of Motivation.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Health Services & Support courses at James Cook University (JCU).
87.4%
Overall satisfaction
74.8%
Skill scale
74.8%
Teaching scale
93.4%
Employed full-time
$110.4k
Average salary