Graduate Diploma of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene

Về khóa học

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.

Kết quả nghề nghiệp

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.

Yêu cầu đầu vào

AQF level 7 bachelor degree in a relevant health discipline; or equivalent.

Chi phí sinh hoạt ở Townsville**

Nhà hàng (Bữa ăn, nhà hàng bình dân) A$ 15 - 20	Tiền thuê mỗi tháng (1 phòng ngủ ở trung tâm thành phố) A$ 1.146 - 1.515	Tiền thuê mỗi tháng (1 phòng ngủ ngoài trung tâm) A$ 1.074 - 1.421
Giao thông công cộng (Hằng ngày) A$ 5 - 7	Tiện ích mỗi tháng (Điện, Di động & Internet) A$ 234 - 309

Lương trung bình***

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