Graduate Certificate in Global Health

About the course

The Graduate Certificate in Global Health at UNSW Sydney introduces key concepts and practice in global health, including health inequities and the social, economic and environmental drivers of health outcomes worldwide. It is designed for graduates and professionals seeking skills to analyse health challenges across diverse settings and inform effective responses. This graduate certificate provides a focused postgraduate pathway in health sciences. The programme develops advanced clinical reasoning, health leadership, and evidence-based practice for complex care environments.

Career outcome

Graduates may pursue or strengthen careers in global and public health across government, NGOs, international agencies, research and health services. Roles can include global health project or program support, policy and advocacy assistant roles, monitoring and evaluation support, health promotion coordination, or research assistance in population health. This graduate certificate can also support progression to further postgraduate study in health sciences. Preparing graduates for clinical leadership, health management, and advanced nursing or allied health specialist roles.

Living Costs in Sydney**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 22	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 2,207 - 2,918	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,599 - 2,115
Transportation (Daily) A$ 9 - 10	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 219 - 290

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

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***Source: PayScale.com (2026)