Public health is a broad field which aims to improve and protect the health and well-being of the general population. As a public health practitioner, you can make a real difference to the lives of local, national and international communities.
Public health practitioners help individuals and communities to have greater control over their health and well-being, and to influence organisational and political environments in ways that lead to better health for all. They work across the lifespan, including the early years, child and adolescent health, and healthy aging to support population health.
We realise that public health is such a broad area, which is why this graduate diploma offers a variety of elective units to allow you to specialise in an area of interest. The course can also be used as a pathway into the Master of Public Health, helping you to further develop your public health knowledge.
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Delivery mode
This course is available in the following study modes:
Locations
270 Joondalup Drive, Joondalup 6027
Entry Requirements
There are no formal academic requirements
This course has been accredited by ECU as an AQF Level 8 Graduate Diploma Award.
Applicants with higher education study
If you have completed units at another higher education institution in Australia, this may meet the
academic entry requirements for ECU. You may also be eligible for advanced standing (credit). Credit
can be gained through any of:
- formal learning, e.g. completion of a recognised diploma
- non-formal learning, e.g. in-house professional development
- informal learning, e.g. a hobby or work experience.
B. Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study
If you have completed a Certificate IV, Diploma or Advanced Diploma from TAFE or another
Registered Training Organisation you may meet the academic entry requirements for ECU. If you have
completed a Diploma or Advanced Diploma from TAFE or another Registered Training Organisation
you may also be eligible for advanced standing (credit). Credit can be gained through any of:
- formal learning, e.g. completion of a recognised diploma
- non-formal learning, e.g. in-house professional development
- informal learning, e.g. a hobby or work experience.
C. Recent Secondary Education (within the past two years)
Australian Year 12 students
ECU uses your ATAR to determine whether you meet the minimum Selection Rank for your chosen
course. If you achieve the minimum Selection Rank and also achieve WACE (or equivalent), English
standards and any other prerequisites for the course, you may receive an offer. Some courses have
additional entry requirements e.g. auditions or interviews. Some courses may have intake quotas and
applicants will be ranked on merit based on ATAR or performance at audition.
Course fees
Course fee
$25,200
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About Edith Cowan University
ECU has more than 30,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students, including international students from 100 countries.
Our eight schools collectively deliver a diverse range of courses across arts and humanities, business and law, education, engineering, medical and health sciences, nursing and midwifery, science and the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts.
Courses are offered on our three campuses – ECU Joondalup and ECU Mount Lawley in metropolitan Perth and ECU South West in Bunbury, 200km south of the capital city. ECU also offers a comprehensive suite of online study options.
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