Graduate Diploma in Environmental Health

About the course

QUT’s Graduate Diploma in Environmental Health prepares you to assess and manage environmental health risks affecting communities. You’ll study contemporary local and global challenges such as climate change, pollution, communicable disease control, Indigenous health and food safety, with a focus on professional practice. Designed as a career-change pathway, the course supports progression into environmental health roles and further postgraduate study in related areas.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue professional practice as an Environmental Health Officer, with skills applicable to public health regulation and environmental risk management. Typical employers include local councils and state government departments, with additional opportunities in the private sector such as environmental management and food safety auditing/management. The qualification supports work in Australia and may be relevant for roles internationally where environmental health expertise is in demand.

Living Costs in Brisbane**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 23	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,467 - 1,940	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,073 - 1,419
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 8	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 237 - 314

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)