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About the course
This Graduate Diploma of Public Health builds practical expertise for improving population health and community wellbeing. You will develop skills in public health practice, epidemiology and biostatistics, and learn to design evidence-based strategies to address contemporary health challenges locally and globally. The course emphasises prevention, health equity and using research to inform policy and interventions, and can provide a pathway into further postgraduate public health study.
Career outcome
Graduates may pursue roles supporting health promotion, disease prevention and public health program planning across government, community and healthcare organisations. The course prepares you to analyse population health data, contribute to epidemiological and evaluation work, and help design evidence-based interventions and policy initiatives. Opportunities may include public health officer roles, health promotion and community health positions, program/project support, and work with NGOs or health system agencies in a Graduate Diploma-level public health capacity.
Living Costs in Melbourne**
Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 15 - 20 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,583 - 2,094 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,207 - 1,596 |
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 9 |
Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 240 - 318 |
Average Salary***
