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About the course
ACU’s Graduate Certificate in Public Health provides foundational postgraduate study in public health, building knowledge of major population health issues, policy and evidence-based action. You learn to analyse public health problems and critique or implement interventions with an ethical and social justice lens, applicable to community, national and global contexts. The course comprises 40 credit points and can articulate into further public health study. The programme develops advanced clinical reasoning, health leadership, and evidence-based practice for complex care environments.
Career outcome
Graduates may pursue roles supporting population health programs across government, NGOs, health services and community organisations. Typical opportunities include work in public health projects and advocacy, epidemiology support, health education, health communications, and contributions to academic, legislative or management policy initiatives. This Graduate Certificate in Public Health can also provide a pathway into advanced public health qualifications and roles. Preparing graduates for clinical leadership, health management, and advanced nursing or allied health specialist roles.
Career outcome
Upon graduating from this program, you may be employed in roles such as health administrator, academic, researcher, physiologist, healthcare consultant, policy analyst, and etc. in companies including Research Australia, Gilead Sciences, Bristol-Myers Squibb, AstraZeneca, Stryker Corporation, and etc.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 |
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