Postgraduate

Graduate Certificate in Environment and Health

Develop your skills and knowledge to tackle complex public health challenges today and into the future.

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Student Central

The University of Western Australia (M355), 35 Stirling Highway, Perth, Western Australia 6009

Telephone

131 UWA (131 892)

International

(+61 8) 6488 1000

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8.30am - 5pm AWST, Monday - Friday

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Career Pathways

Career opportunities

  • Research officer
  • Health project/program manager
  • Policy analyst
  • Health researcher
  • Health promotion officer

Career opportunities

  • Research officer
  • Health project/program manager
  • Policy analyst
  • Health researcher
  • Health promotion officer

Further Study

This graduate certificate can serve as an entry pathway to a master’s degree. Units completed in the graduate certificate can be credited towards the Master of Public Health or Master of Public Health with Specialisation.
This graduate certificate can serve as an entry pathway to a master’s degree. Units completed in the graduate certificate can be credited towards the Master of Public Health or Master of Public Health with Specialisation.

Fees and scholarships

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Domestic Student Fees

For Commonwealth-supported places, student contribution amounts are charged by unit, based on area of study. For a fee estimate, go to the Fee Calculator and select “I want to price my units”. Fees are subject to annual indexation. Refer to the Handbook to identify the units required. More information on how fees are calculated.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.

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Admission requirements

If you’re interested in furthering your career by studying this postgraduate course, find out the admission details below

Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—a relevant bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA.

Ranking and Selection Process

Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENT

English competency

English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.

Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT

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Course details

The Graduate Certificate in Environment and Health provides you with the opportunity to examine, analyse and assess the risks to human health from the environment. The course will develop your skills and knowledge of the framework required to tackle complex public health challenges today and into the future.

DollarThis course is subsidised for Australian residents through Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP). Visit our fee calculator for CSP rates and an estimate on your course fees.

About the course

This course is designed to suit anyone eligible to undertake study at the graduate certificate level with an interest in a career in the health industry in the area of health and the environment.
Graduate Certificate in Environment and Health

Quick details

Status
  • Available
Locations
  • Perth (Crawley campus)
Attendance
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
Delivery
  • Online
Starting dates
  • Semester 1
Level of study
  • Postgraduate
Course Code
  • 92210
  • This course is not available to international student visa holders
Graduate Certificate in Environment and Health
Status
  • Available
Locations
  • Perth (Crawley campus)
Attendance
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
Delivery
  • Online
Starting dates
  • Semester 1
Level of study
  • Postgraduate
Course Code
  • 92210
  • This course is not available to international student visa holders

Course structure

Postgraduate coursework degrees and combined (coursework and research) degrees comprise a number of units. Refer to the course structure for more information.

Graduate certificate in environment and health

Top 3 reasons to study this course

  1. Develop a comprehensive skillset to tackle complex public health challenges.
  2. Be taught by top experts in the field.
  3. Learn to assess and communicate the environmental and occupational exposure impact on human health to a range of audiences.
Graduate certificate in environment and health

What you'll learn...

  • Describe and evaluate health and disease in population groups.
  • Assess the impact of environmental and occupational exposures on human health.
  • Outline the health impact from environmental disturbances both regionally and globally.

How does it work?

Study part-time for a Semester 1 commencement, and full-time or part-time for a Semester 2 commencement. You can then choose to enter into the Master of Public Health.

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