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Graduate Certificate in Public Health

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Australia: 1300 367 869. International: +61 2 4221 3218

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Delivery ?

Distance

Duration

6 months full-time, or part-time equivalent

Starts

Autumn 2025
Spring 2025
Autumn 2026
Spring 2026

Code

UOW: 1130

Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Public Health is a flexible program that provides a broad introduction to public health. It enables graduates to confidently work with communities to contribute to effective and sustainable public health practices, both nationally and internationally. You'll gain an insight into the challenges involved in improving the health of our vulnerable communities and the range of career opportunities available in public health.

During the degree, you will study two core subjects in public health, as well as two electives from within the public health subject offerings. You will engage in innovative and cutting-edge learning experiences that provide strong work-ready skills, as well as a keen analytic social lens to address issues of global health significance.

The Graduate Certificate in Public Health also provides an ideal pathway to the Master of Public Health for applicants who do not meet the direct admission requirements for that course.

See the course handbook for more information.

Fee subsidised places available

UOW is offering Commonwealth supported places (CSPs) for all of our postgraduate coursework degrees in 2025. This means the Australian government will subsidise your tuition fees by up to 75%. To be eligible for this fee subsidy, you must meet the following criteria: Be a domestic student, i.e. an Australian or New Zealand citizen, a permanent resident of Australia or a permanent Australian Humanitarian visa holder.

Careers

Corporate Wellness Officer
Health and Wellbeing Officer
Health Information Technology Advisor
Health Promotion Officer
Indigenous Health Officer
NDIS Support Coordinator
Public Health Consultancy and Advocacy
Public Health Project Manager
Public Health Researcher
Social Marketer
Social Policy Advisor

Admissions information

A range of admission options are available for future students. The procedures governing admission are defined in UOW's Admissions Procedures, and the UOW College Admissions Policy.

For specific advice or to ask any questions regarding an application, please contact the UOW Future Students Team.

Entry Requirements
Additional information

A recognised bachelor’s degree.

Students who have a relevant diploma and/or significant professional experience (a minimum of two years of professional experience in a related field) will also be considered.

English Language Requirements
The following level of English is required to gain admission to this program:

English Test
Overall Score

Reading

Writing

Listening

Speaking

IELTS Academic
6.5

6.0

6.0

6.0

6.0

UOW College: English for Tertiary Studies: Credit (weighted average mark of 65 overall and minimum 50 in Academic Reading and Writing)

Other qualifications may also be considered. Full details can be found on our English Language Requirements website.

Workload
Full-Time Study Load

As a full-time student, you can expect to commit around 48 hours of study per week. This includes class time and independent study. You may need to factor more time for examination study and practical work & placements.

For more details on course workloads, please refer to the UOW Handbook.
Credit for Prior Learning
If you have completed prior studies or relevant professional experience, you can request course credit or subject exemptions to reduce the duration and cost of your program.

Credit for prior learning evaluates your previous study or work experience related to your chosen subjects.

UOW values lifelong learning and recognizes various types of prior learning, regardless of how or where it was obtained. For more information, refer to UOW's Credit for Prior Learning page.

International Course fees table
Campus	Delivery method	Session fee*	Course fee*
UOW Online Wollongong	Distance	Fee not available (2025)	Fee not available (2025)
Wollongong	Flexible	$17880 (2025)	$17880 (2025)
Wollongong	On Campus	Fee not available (2026)	Fee not available (2026)
UOW Online Wollongong	Distance	Fee not available (2026)	Fee not available (2026)
Wollongong	Flexible	$17880 (2026)	$17880 (2026)

* Session fees are for one session for the year shown. Total course tuition fees shown are indicative, and are based on normal course length and progression. These fees are subject to change from year to year. However, if you receive an offer to study at UOW, your fees will be fully confirmed at the time of your offer.

Tuition fees are reviewing annually: fees payable are dependent on the year of commencement and are subject to increase during the period of study

Additional Fees

In addition to tuition, there are other fees and costs you will need to consider, including but not limited to:

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English Test	Overall Score	Reading	Writing	Listening	Speaking
IELTS Academic	6.5	6.0	6.0	6.0	6.0