This program introduces and consolidates fundamental public health concepts and is designed for health professionals from a broad range of backgrounds and disciplines.

Students will define, assess critically and resolve public health and nutrition problems.

Limited Summer Semester entry is available to domestic students as elective courses only are offered.

Courses

See the course list for courses that can be studied as part of the Graduate Diploma in Public Health.

Click on the course code to view the Course Profile, for further information including advice of courses with shared teaching activities.

Majors/Specialisations

Studies may be undertaken in the following specialisations. Please click on the major(s) that are of interest to you for more information.

Graduate Diploma in Public Health

• Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs MajorGlobal Health Field of StudyHealth Promotion and Disease Prevention Field of StudyIndigenous Health Field of StudyNutrition Field of StudyStandard Field of Study

Study options

Graduates will have the opportunity to progress to the following programs:

• Master of Public Health

To complete the Graduate Diploma in Public Health

To fulfil the requirements of the Graduate Diploma in Public Health, a student must complete the requisite number of courses chosen from the course list in accordance with the Program Rules.

Students should be aware of the University of Queensland policies and rules which govern the conduct of UQ programs. These may be found on the UQ policies and rules page on the my.UQ website.

Early exit points

Based upon course selection, students may be able to exit this award with the:

• Graduate Certificate in Public Health (#8)