The academic discipline of public health can be described as the art and science of preventing disease, prolonging life and promoting health through the organised efforts of society. Public
health covers a range of activities and disciplines including epidemiology, demography, sociology, health statistics, health economics, health promotion, health management, health protection, environmental health and health services and policy.
At the postgraduate certificate level of study, in addition to the generic Postgraduate Certificate in Public Health, specialisations are offered in the following areas:
We also have recommended pathways for those wishing to take a Postgraduate Diploma
in Public Health with a focus on:
Courses in this subject area are offered at the School of Population Health in a
Flexible learning format (one day per month over the course of the semester).
Read more about Courses in this subject area
Students may commence study in either Semester One (March) or Semester Two (July).
Read more and view a timetable summary of all
Postgraduate courses offered in
flexible mode at the School of Population Health.
Possible programmes
For more information please contact:
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