Graduate Diploma in Public Health

Public health is a broad discipline that aims to improve the health and wellbeing of communities and populations.

Public health practitioners assess large-scale issues and come up with policy-based strategies to tackle them.Our graduate diploma is ideal for professionals looking to advance their career in the public health sector.

Students complete 2 core courses in Public Health and 6 elective courses in thematic areas in Public Health.

Academic Program Rules

The Calendar is a comprehensive handbook of the University's academic program rules.

Example Study Plan

Core Courses: PUB HLTH 7074/OL Introduction to Biostatistics PUB HLTH 7075/OL Introduction to Epidemiology Electives - Select 2 courses from the following: PUB HLTH 7073 Indigenous Health PUB HLTH 7090 Global Public Health PUB HLTH 7091 Knowing What Works – Evaluation for Public Health PUB HLTH 7092 Leadership and Advocacy for Public  Health Action PUB HLTH 7093 Promoting Health in Individuals and Populations PUB HLTH 7113 Environmental and Occupational Health Select 4 courses from the following: PUB HLTH 7078/OL Qualitative Research Methods for Health PUB HLTH 7081/OL Health Economics PUB HLTH 7150 Dental Public Health PUB HLTH 7031 Occupational Hygiene and Ergonomics PUB HLTH 7082 Advanced Health Economic Evaluation and Decision Making PUB HLTH 7100 Foundations of Public Health PUB HLTH 7104 Biostatistics PUB HLTH 7105 Diseases of Occupation PUB HLTH 7106 Epidemiological Research Methods PUB HLTH 7108 Public Health Ethics PUB HLTH 7147/OL Health Technology Assessment TRANHLTH 7000OL Introduction to Translational Health Science TRANHLTH 7001OL Synthesising Economic Evidence TRANHLTH 7002OL Synthesising Qualitative Evidence TRANHLTH 7003OL Clinical Wisdom in Evidence-based Practice TRANHLTH 7004OL Adapting Clinical Guidelines DENT 7007 Prevention of Oral Diseases DENT 7002 Oral Health PolicyDENT 7300 Indigenous Oral Health DENT 7001 Oral Epidemiology DENT 7006 Societal Influences of Oral Health

Assessment

Exams, presentations and written assignments.

For those who are based in Adelaide, we will be offering a blended delivery mode that combines face-to-face with remote learning in as many courses as possible, taking into consideration social distancing and hygiene. All lectures will continue to be delivered online for the remainder of the year, with some exceptions.

For our students who are studying offshore for the remainder of the 2020 Academic Year, the University will continue to offer high-quality access to the learning resources remotely. This includes all lectures, tutorials and other support material. Students will be advised in advance if there are course components that cannot be provided in remote mode and, wherever possible, offered alternative courses.

Career Readiness

The University of Adelaide Careers Service prepares, inspires and empowers students to achieve successful career transitions and connect with industry.

Graduate Attributes

1. Deep discipline knowledge
2. Critical thinking and problem solving
3. Teamwork and communication skills
4. Career and leadership readiness
5. Intercultural and ethical competency
6. Self-awareness and emotional intelligence

Potential careers

Public Health, Public Health Officer, Ministerial Adviser, Non Government Organisation Worker, Community Development Officer, Policy Adviser, Development Officer, Project Development Manager, Project Manager, Project Officer, Education Officer / Educator, Public Health Management, International Development Worker