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Torrens University Australia

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Graduate Diploma of Public Health

  • Graduate Diploma

The Graduate Diploma of Public Health provides advanced knowledge, preparing health professionals to address public health challenges and improve health and wellbeing.

Key details

Degree Type
Graduate Diploma
Course Code
097406J
Study Mode
In person, Online
Intake Months
Jun, Sep

About this course

The Graduate Diploma of Public Health provides advanced knowledge, preparing health professionals to address public health challenges and improve health and wellbeing. It emphasises the social determinants of health, equipping you to address inequalities for the most vulnerable populations around the world

You will gain an understanding of current global and environmental health issues, health policy, systems and economics, along with social, behavioural and cultural determinants of health. The course develops skills such as planning, implementation and evaluation of public health programs, health promotion and disease prevention strategies, advocacy, statistics and epidemiology and analytical and communication skills. Upon completion, you may progress your career in Public Health or complete further study with the Master of Public Health.

Study locations

Ultimo Campus, Sydney

Surry Hill, Sydney

Torrens University Language Centre, Sydney

Fitzroy Campus, Melbourne

Flinders Street Campus, Melbourne

Fortitude Valley Campus, Brisbane

Gotha Street Campus, Brisbane

Wakefield Street Campus, Adelaide

Pulteney Street Campus, Adelaide

Online

What you will learn

  • Identify and analyse the major issues that affect the health of populations.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of policy and management to promote health and welfare.
  • Identify and describe environmental risk factors that affect the health and safety of a population.
  • Demonstrate a commitment to the ethical practice of public health, and the principles of access and equity.
  • Apply local and global public health awareness to public health challenges.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Health Services & Support courses at Torrens University Australia.
86.2%
Overall satisfaction
92.3%
Skill scale
74.6%
Teaching scale