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Graduate Diploma in Public Health

Graduate Diploma.
The University of Sydney

53

in world overall ranking*

4

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

The Graduate Diploma in Public Health develops foundational knowledge and skills to prevent illness and promote population health. Designed for students from diverse professional and academic backgrounds, the course covers key public health methods and practice areas and can be studied full-time or part-time. You will complete 48 credit points through core and elective units, delivered face-to-face and with online options. This is a Graduate Diploma in Health Sciences.

Career outcome

Graduates gain practical, evidence-informed capability to support public health initiatives across government, non-government and health service settings. Skills in epidemiology, biostatistics, health promotion, qualitative research and ethics can be applied to roles such as public health officer, health promotion project officer, program coordinator, research assistant or policy/support roles in population health teams. This is a Graduate Diploma that prepares you for work in Health Sciences and public health practice.

Entry requirements

Admission requires a bachelor's degree from the University of Sydney or an equivalent qualification.


Living Costs in Sydney**


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

Average Salary***


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*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)
**Source: numbeo.com
***Source: PayScale.com (2026)

Costs

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A$61,700 per year

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Information

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1 years

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February, August

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The University of Sydney (Camperdown/Darlington campus)

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GNPUHEAL4000

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

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Up to A$40,000

tick iconAUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT RESEARCH TRAINING PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIP (INTERNATIONAL)

Tuition fees waived

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