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Professional Certificate in Wellbeing Science (Online)

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The University of Melbourne

37

in world overall ranking*

1

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

The Professional Certificate in Wellbeing Science explores science-based methods for building wellbeing, motivation and performance in organisations. It introduces principles of positive psychology and how they can be applied in professional settings, particularly across health, education, business and broader organisational contexts. The course is designed for a diverse cohort of professionals and focuses on scientifically grounded approaches to supporting wellbeing personally and professionally.

What you might learn

Students develop an evidence-based understanding of positive psychology and wellbeing science, with a focus on workplace and organisational applications. The course aims to build practical skills to design and apply wellbeing strategies that enhance staff and client experiences and support motivation and performance. It also provides a foundation for further study, with pathways into related graduate qualifications with potential advanced standing.

Career outcome

Graduates can apply wellbeing science and positive psychology principles to improve culture, engagement and performance in workplaces and community organisations. The learning is relevant to professionals in health, education, business and people-focused roles who support staff, clients or students. It may support career development into wellbeing-focused leadership, organisational development, coaching, education support and allied people-and-culture roles.

Entry requirements

IELTS 7.0: with writing 7.0 and no other band less than 6.0


Living Costs in Melbourne**


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Restaurant
(Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant)
A$ 15 - 20
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom in City Centre)
A$ 1,583 - 2,094
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom Outside of Centre)
A$ 1,207 - 1,596
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Transportation
(Daily)
A$ 7 - 9
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Utilities per Month
(Electricity, Mobile & Internet)
A$ 240 - 318

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$18,000 per year

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A$12,248 per year

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Information

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6 months

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March, July

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Parkville
Online

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PR-WBSCI

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

tick iconMELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP

Up to A$56,000

tick iconMELBOURNE GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP

Up to 100% of tuition fees

tick iconINTERNATIONAL GRADUATE MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS

Up to 50% of tuition fees

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