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About the course
This Graduate Diploma builds specialised capability in tropical medicine and hygiene, with a focus on recognising, preventing and controlling diseases affecting tropical, rural, remote and Indigenous communities. Study on-campus in Townsville or online, and develop applied knowledge relevant to public health practice in the tropics. This graduate diploma is designed for health professionals seeking focused postgraduate training in tropical medicine. The programme develops advanced clinical reasoning, health leadership, and evidence-based practice for complex care environments.
Career outcome
Graduates may work in public health and tropical disease prevention across government, NGOs and health services in tropical and remote settings. Roles can include public health practitioner, tropical medicine program officer, health promotion or communicable disease control roles, and positions supporting outbreak response and community health initiatives. This graduate diploma supports career progression in health services focused on tropical medicine and hygiene. Preparing graduates for clinical leadership, health management, and advanced nursing or allied health specialist roles.
Entry requirements
AQF level 7 bachelor degree in a relevant health discipline; or equivalent.
Living Costs in Townsville**
Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 15 - 20 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,146 - 1,515 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,074 - 1,421 |
Transportation (Daily) A$ 5 - 7 |
Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 234 - 309 |
Average Salary***
