GraduateNursing & Health Sciences
Graduate Certificate in Public Health
La Trobe University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
About this program
La Trobe's Graduate Certificate in Public Health gives students a grounding in public health practice and current thinking on protecting and improving community health. The course covers approaches to analysing complex local and global public health problems, designing and evaluating public health initiatives, and communicating effectively with communities, agencies and government decision makers.
The certificate is an internationally recognised qualification that can lead into further study, including La Trobe's Master of Public Health, and opens pathways into government and community health roles.
Fees & duration
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Course structure
- Core subjects covering public health practice
- epidemiology and biostatistics
- health policy development and implementation
- and health promotion strategy and practice
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Admissions
Successful completion of an Australian Bachelor's degree or equivalent; relevant work experience or professional accreditation equivalent to a Bachelor's degree may also be considered.
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