Postgraduate

Graduate Certificate in Population Health Studies

An introduction to public health, including the health system and its drivers and the core units that form the basis of public health. 

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

Telephone

131 UWA (131 892)

International

(+61 8) 6488 1000

Hours

8.30am - 5pm AWST, Monday - Friday

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Career Pathways

This degree will provide skills, expertise, knowledge and understanding, which will assist you in taking the next step in your career.

Career opportunities

  • Research Officer
  • Health Project/Program Manager
  • Policy Analyst
  • Health Researcher
  • Health Promotion Officer
  • Epidemiologist
  • Scientific Officer

 


This degree will provide skills, expertise, knowledge and understanding, which will assist you in taking the next step in your career.

Career opportunities

  • Research Officer
  • Health Project/Program Manager
  • Policy Analyst
  • Health Researcher
  • Health Promotion Officer
  • Epidemiologist
  • Scientific Officer

 


Further Study

This course is the first four units towards the Master of Public Health (1.5 years), Master of Public Health with specialisation (2 years)Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
This course is the first four units towards the Master of Public Health (1.5 years), Master of Public Health with specialisation (2 years)Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Fees and scholarships

Learn more about the fees that apply to you for this course.

Domestic Student Fees

Indicative annual course fee
2025
Commonwealth Supported Place $10,248.76

Eligible Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) students can use the HECS-HELP loan program to pay their tuition fees. For Full-Fee Paying (FFP) places, students are charged an annual course fee.

Find out more information about tuition fees, or visit the fee calculator for a more accurate cost.

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.

Cost of living

There are a few things to consider before applying to study at university. One could be your cost of living. This can depend on factors such as lifestyle, accommodation, tuition fees, medical insurance, textbooks and more. For an indication of expenses and average costs, see our Cost of living page.

International Student Fees

There is no current fee information available for this course. Please visit the fee calculator to browse course fees from a previous year, or other courses.

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.

Cost of living

There are a few things to consider before applying to study at university. One could be your cost of living. This can depend on factors such as lifestyle, accommodation, tuition fees, medical insurance, textbooks and more. For an indication of expenses and average costs, see our Cost of living page.

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) a bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA;
or
(b) a level and duration of education and professional experience considered by UWA to be sufficient to permit satisfactory completion of the course;
or
(c) completed two postgraduate public health (PUBH) units.

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

This certificate course allows you maximum flexibility to tailor your studies in population health to meet your personal or professional interests and requirements.

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 provides students with an introduction to the fundamental concepts of public health and how public health works to create healthier populations.  Students will learn fundamental concepts in a range of public health areas such as epidemiology, biostatistics, qualitative research methods, health economics and health promotion, plus the biological, environmental, economic and social determinants of health.

 

Graduate Certificate in Population Health Studies

Quick details

Status
  • Available
Locations
  • Perth (Crawley campus)
Attendance
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
Delivery
  • On-campus
  • Partially Online
Starting dates
  • Semester 1, Semester 2
Weekly contact time
  • The estimated time commitment for a standard full-time enrolment is approximately 40 hours per week (over 13 weeks) which includes contact hours, personal study and examinations.
Level of study
  • Postgraduate
Course Code
  • 91230
CRICOS code
  • 074756K
Graduate Certificate in Population Health Studies
Status
  • Available
Locations
  • Perth (Crawley campus)
Attendance
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
Delivery
  • On-campus
  • Partially Online
Starting dates
  • Semester 1, Semester 2
Weekly contact time
  • The estimated time commitment for a standard full-time enrolment is approximately 40 hours per week (over 13 weeks) which includes contact hours, personal study and examinations.
Level of study
  • Postgraduate
Course Code
  • 91230
CRICOS code
  • 074756K
Full time/part time duration
  • 1 semester
Degrees course is available in
  • Graduate Certificate in Population Health Studies

Study options in Public Health

We offer a range of courses enabling you to tailor your studies to meet your personal or professional interests and advance your career. 

graduate certificate in population health studies

Top 3 reasons to study this course

1. Develop a skill to tackle the complex public health challenges today and in the future

2. Learn to  assess and communicate the biological, environmental, economic and social determinants of health to a range of audiences across the private sector, government and the general public

3. Make connections within UWA's School of Population and Global Health, a leading research, teaching and service organisation whose work influences health policies and practices 
graduate certificate in population health studies
graduate certificate in population health studies

Public Health Field Trip

Field Trip

Students electing to complete a field trip unit have the opportunity to apply the theories learnt to a current health issue in a low-to-middle-income international country. You will develop evaluation, leadership and mentoring skills which will be applied in a developing country. The students will mentor a small group of undergraduate students who are working with a local university or non-government organisation (NGO), on a health issued that they have identified as a priority. 

graduate certificate in population health studies