After successfully completing the Graduate Certificate of Public Health you can take the credit for your courses and go on to study the Graduate Diploma of Public Health or the Master of Public Health.
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You are required to satisfy the applicable English language requirements and this degree requires a minimum of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.
You may be eligible for recognition of prior learning if you have previously studied or have relevant work experience. This will help to reduce the number of courses that you need to study to finish your program.
If you don't meet the entry requirements, we offer a number of bachelor degrees as pathway options available to you.
To complete this degree students must complete 4 units.
| Courses to be studied | Units |
|---|---|
| 2 x core courses | 3 |
| 1 x elective | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
Refer to the UniSQ Handbook for an example of courses to be studied and recommended enrolment patterns.
During the degree, you are required to attend a mandatory on-campus residential school course at UniSQ Ipswich and mandatory online workshops in one course.
Your actual fees may vary depending on the courses you select. We review our fees annually so these may be subject to change.
Approximate annual costs 1 for your study (4 units) in this degree are:
The Federal Government contributes to the cost of your course and you need to pay a student contribution.
You are responsible for the full cost of your course and are charged a tuition fee.
1 These are indicative annual fees for 2024.
You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.
This degree includes an on-campus residential school component that involves travel, accommodation and meal expenses.
You may not have to pay your course (subject) fees upfront. HECS-HELP and FEE-HELP allows you to defer your fees until your income reaches a certain level. Find out if you are eligible for HECS-HELP or FEE-HELP.
You may also be eligible to receive financial support from Centrelink.
At UniSQ, we offer a range of scholarships to support your success at university. Find a scholarship that works for you.
Complete your online application directly to UniSQ.
Apply direct to UniSQYou can select to start your study in Trimester 1 or 2.
| Study period | Application closing date | Orientation | Study period s tart date | Finish date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trimester 1, 2025 | Monday 10 February | Monday 3 February | Monday 10 February | Friday 9 May |
| Trimester 2, 2025 | Monday 26 May | Monday 19 May | Monday 26 May | Friday 22 August |
More information on applying key dates is available.
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Talk to us What are the entry requirements and pathways to entry?The entry requirements for a Grad Cert in Public Health will vary depending on the learning provider you choose to study with.
At UniSQ, to gain entry into our Graduate Certificate of Public Health you need to:
For more information on entry requirements for the Graduate Certificate in Public Health, please view the entry requirements section of this page.
If you don’t meet the entry requirements for this Public Health Graduate Certificate we offer a number of Nursing and Allied Health bachelor degrees as a pathway option for you.
Do you still have questions? Get in touch with one of our iconnect support staff to talk through your options.
What are the career opportunities for graduates with a Grad Cert of Public Health?A Graduate Certificate in Public Health can lead to a variety of career opportunities within many difference sectors including:
The duration of public health certificate programs will vary depending on the education provider you choose.
At UniSQ, a Nursing & Allied Health Grad Cert of Public Health will take you approximately half a year to complete. Some students choose to study part-time which increases the time it takes to finish the required courses to finish your public health graduate certificate.
Are flexible study options available?At UniSQ you can study our public health online or on-campus, allowing you to choose where you study, when you study and even how you study.
Discover more about the different ways you can study a Graduate Certificate in Public Health with UniSQ.
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