Graduate Diploma of Public Health

About the course

This Graduate Diploma of Public Health develops knowledge and practical skills to improve and protect population health across communities. You will explore how public health practitioners influence organisational and political environments, support health and wellbeing across the lifespan, and respond to broad population needs. The course offers elective choices to specialise in an area of interest and can provide a pathway into a Master of Public Health in Health Sciences.

Career outcome

Graduates may pursue roles supporting health promotion and disease prevention across government, non-government and community organisations. Career pathways can include public health officer or project roles, population health and wellbeing program coordination, community health initiatives, and work contributing to policy and organisational strategies that improve health outcomes. This Graduate Diploma supports entry and progression in public health practice within Health Sciences.

Living Costs in Perth**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 23	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,255 - 1,660	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 866 - 1,146
Transportation (Daily) A$ 6 - 8	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 243 - 321

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)