Graduate Certificate in Health Promotion

• Develop health promotion knowledge and skills to apply in diverse sectors to promote health and wellbeing
• Learn the principles underpinning health promotion and public health
• Learn to research, design, implement and evaluate evidence-based health promotion action in various settings

For those wanting to integrate health promotion, primary prevention or population approaches into their existing role or for those seeking a career change. Keeping populations healthy and well requires innovative responses to ensure a sustainable future and health care system. Be part of the solution when complex social and environmental public health challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic emerge.

Recommended study pattern

This program is offered full-time or equivalent part-time.

The recommended study pattern is subject to change based on study period of enrolment. To learn more about the courses you will undertake in this program please refer to program structure.

Required courses (2) 24 units

PUB600 Public Health Research and Evidence

Plus select 1 course (12 units) from:

PUB702 Health Promotion Implementation and Evaluation

PUB705 Health Promotion Community Assessment and Planning

(Depending on semester of commencement)

Elective courses (2) 24 units

Select 2 courses (24 units) from:

PUB703 Health Promotion Principles

PUB704 Health Promotion Settings and Advocacy

PUB706 Introduction to Behavioural Health

PUB707 Public Health Foundations

Program notes

• The total number of units required to complete the program is 48 units.
• Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses) and following the recommended study sequence
• The unit value of all courses is 12 units unless otherwise specified
• Program structures are subject to change

Award requirements

To attain the award of Graduate Certificate in Health Promotion, students are required to successfully complete 48 units as outlined in the Program Structure.

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Indicative total fee $4,148

The amount shown here is indicative for an Australian citizen studying full-time, which is typically 8 subjects per year.

Fees may vary depending on:

• the subjects you choose
• credit from previous work experience
• your eligibility for government funding loans or subsidies such as HECS-HELP or a Commonwealth supported place.

To learn more, go to Fees or contact a student advisor.

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Completion of a recognised AQF Level 7 bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) from a recognised higher education institution. Non-graduates with extensive relevant industry experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

UniSC accepts applications for multiple study periods throughout the year. These include Semester 1 applications which usually close in February, Semester 2 applications which usually close in July, as well as session-based and trimester-based study periods. As part of your application, UniSC will share information about the next available study period for this program.

Standard English language requirements apply.

If you've completed prior study or have relevant work experience, you may, under specified conditions, be eligible for credit towards your USC degree.