Graduate Certificate in Dental Public Health

关于课程

This graduate certificate explores dental public health and how population-level approaches can improve oral health outcomes. It focuses on areas such as social determinants of health, prevention, oral health policy, and health promotion. The course is delivered part-time in partnership between the Melbourne Dental School and the Melbourne School of Population & Global Health, with collaboration from key public health organisations to support practical insight.

你可能学到什么

Students develop knowledge of public health principles as they apply to dentistry and oral health, including prevention strategies and policy and promotion approaches. The course aims to build capability to interpret oral health issues through a population-health lens and understand the role of social determinants in oral disease. It also supports working professionals through part-time delivery while strengthening applied understanding through engagement with public health organisations.

职业成果

Graduates can pursue roles that connect dentistry with population and community health, including positions in clinical dental services with a prevention and population focus. The qualification supports pathways into oral health policy, government and public-sector programs, and health promotion initiatives. It is also relevant for professionals working in international dental health and organisations involved in designing and evaluating oral health interventions.

Entry requirements

IELTS 6.5 with no band less than 6.0

墨尔本的生活成本**

餐厅 （膳食，便宜的餐厅） A$ 15 - 20	每月租金 （市中心一间卧室） A$ 1,583 - 2,094	每月租金 （中心外有一间卧室） A$ 1,207 - 1,596
运输 （日常的） A$ 7 - 9	每月公用事业费用 （电力、移动和互联网） A$ 240 - 318

平均工资***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

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***Source: PayScale.com (2026)