Graduate Diploma in Public Health - GradDipPH

• Overview
• Course Content
• Course Structure

Like the MPH program, the Graduate Diploma in Public Health (GradDipPH) gives you the opportunity to develop the skills and knowledge essential for the effective practice of public health, but it requires a shorter period of study and the entry requirements are more flexible.

Areas of study for the GradDipPH course are the same as those outlined for the MPH - including the completion of 24 core units of study - but students are only required to complete 12 credit points of elective units of study.

You may find the GradDipPH a suitable option if you do not want to take on the full load of study required for the MPH, or if you did not qualify directly for the Masters degree. An option to upgrade from the Grad DipPH to the MPH is available, on the basis of successful completion of the units of study, generally 24 credit points worth of core units. If you wish to convert to the MPH, please discuss this with the MPH course coordinator.

Enrolling students are required to complete a total of 36 credit points by the end of the coursework program in order to satisfy GradDipPH regulations. These can be studied on a full-time or part-time basis.

Full-time - one-year / 2 semesters
OR
Part-time - 1.5 years / 3 semesters

The total of 36 credit points includes:

• 24 credit points of compulsory core units of study - which provide you with the basic knowledge and skills for practice as a public health professional, AND
• 12 credit points of elective units of study - where you can specialise within an area appropriate to your career interests, or select units from a number of areas

Core units of study are offered in Semester 1. Elective units are offered in Semester 2.

The table below summarises the course structure and requirements for the GradDipPH program. NOTE - this table is based on enrolment as a full-time student.