Graduate Certificate in Public Health

What you will study

To earn the Graduate Certificate in Public Health, students must complete 24 credit points (CP).

Core subjects:

• Foundations in Public Health + Indigenous Public Health
• Social Perspectives in Public Health
• Fundamentals of Epidemiology
• Plus six credit points from the Master of Public Health core or other elective subjects

Entry requirements

Applicants must have completed a UTS-recognised bachelor’s degree or an equivalent or higher qualification or submitted other evidence of general and professional qualifications that demonstrate potential to pursue graduate studies.

Applicants who do not have an undergraduate degree but who have extensive relevant work experience in a healthcare or human services field may also be considered eligible.

Alternative admissions pathways may be available. Eligibility for admission does not guarantee a place offer.

English language requirements

The English proficiency requirement for local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL: paper-based: 550-583 overall with TWE of 4.5, internet-based: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64 with a writing score of 50; or C1A/C2P: 176-184 with a writing score of 169.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Your previous studies can be credited for online postgraduate studies, provided they meet the relevant course requirements.

If you receive a UTS enrolment offer and have undertaken previous studies at another institution, you may be eligible to apply for recognition of prior learning. UTS doesn’t determine recognition of prior learning until an offer of enrolment is accepted.

Contact the university for more information.

Outcomes

Learning outcomes

• Develop and implement public health strategies
  Gain foundational knowledge of public health frameworks, policies and practices. Develop the skills to analyse contemporary health issues and apply evidence-based approaches to improving population health.
• Use data and research to inform public health practice
  Learn to assess health risks, interpret epidemiological data and evaluate public health trends. Strengthen your ability to use research and data to inform health programs and policies.
• Promote health equity and ethical practice
  Develop the skills to advocate for culturally responsive, inclusive and ethical public health initiatives. Apply principles of social justice to address health inequalities and improve community well-being.
• Collaborate to improve community and global health
  Refine your communication and collaboration skills to engage with stakeholders in public health settings. Work effectively with healthcare providers, policymakers and community organisations to implement sustainable health solutions.

Career outcomes

The UTS Online Graduate Certificate in Public Health introduces foundational concepts in public health, equipping professionals with the skills to contribute to health improvement initiatives in various settings. This course is ideal for those looking to enhance their impact in health-related roles or pivot into the field of public health.

Upon completion, graduates can pursue roles such as:

• Public health assistant
• Health promotion officer (entry-level)
• Community health support worker
• Policy development assistant

Fees and FEE-HELP

Indicative tuition fee per six-credit-point subject in 2025: $3,318 (domestic full-fee paying place)

Estimated total tuition fee in 2025: $13,272 (domestic full-fee paying place)

Fees shown are subject to change. You may also be required to pay student amenities fees. Contact the university directly to confirm.

The fees shown are per unit. The number of units is listed below the fees. Together, they indicate the total fees for the course.

FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee-paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.