Graduate Certificate in Public Health (GCPH)
Information valid for students commencing 2011
Duration
Half Year full-time (or part-time equivalent)
Commencing 2011
Semester 1 (06 Mar, 2011)
Semester 2 (01 Aug, 2011)
Program level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
8
Program code
5181
Faculty
Teaching Location
Herston
Delivery mode
External, Internal
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
To enrol, a student must (a) hold an approved degree; or (b) have completed post secondary study, or work experience (or both).
Additional application information
Both the Defence and Standard fields of study are a mixture of internal and external delivery. All core courses are offered internally and externally. If a student wishes to complete the program either entirely by internal or external delivery the choice of courses is more limited.
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
How to Apply
Closing Date
To commence study in Semester 1 - January 31 of the year of commencement.
To commence study in Semester 2 - June 30 of the year of commencement.
Apply OnlineEnquiries for Australian students
Program Support Officer, School of Population Health
Email: enquiries@sph.uq.edu.au
Phone: 07 3346 4648
Duration
Half Year full-time
Commencing 2011
Semester 1 (06 Mar, 2011)
Semester 2 (01 Aug, 2011)
Program level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
8
Program code
5181
Faculty
Teaching Location
Herston
Delivery mode
External, Internal
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
To enrol, a student must (a) hold an approved degree; or (b) have completed post secondary study, or work experience (or both).
CRICOS Code: 037400A
English Proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; writing 6 (or comparable English language proficiency as per University policy).
view the English proficiency policy.Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the UQ International.
Closing Date
To commence study in semester 1 - November 15 of the previous year for Category 1 and 2 countries; October 15 of the previous year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
To commence study in semester 2 - May 15 of the same year for Category 1 and 2 countries; April 15 of the same year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
How to applyEnquiries for International students
International Student Advisor
Phone: Outside Australia: + 61 3 8676 7004
Within Australia (Free Call): 1800 671 980
Why study the Graduate Certificate in Public Health?
This program introduces health professionals from a range of backgrounds to the key elements of public health. It allows them to explore population perspectives on health and disease, and health systems responses to these. It introduces the necessary skills for analysing the patterns of disease in populations, their determinants and associated factors and provides an overview of behaviours that contribute to disease in the community, and the development and implementation of appropriate interventions. Full information is available from the School of Population Health Website: www.sph.uq.edu.au
What you can study
Courses and requirements
See the courses and requirements for courses that can be studied as part of the Graduate Certificate in Public Health.
Click on the course code to view the Course Profile, for further information including advice of courses with shared teaching activities.
Majors/Specialisations
Studies may be undertaken in the following specialisations. Please click on the major(s) that are of interest to you for more information.
Graduate Certificate in Public Health
Study options
Graduates will have the opportunity to progress to the following programs:
How to apply
Entry requirements for Australian students
Prerequisites
To enrol, a student must (a) hold an approved degree; or (b) have completed post secondary study, or work experience (or both).
Additional application information
Both the Defence and Standard fields of study are a mixture of internal and external delivery. All core courses are offered internally and externally. If a student wishes to complete the program either entirely by internal or external delivery the choice of courses is more limited.
Entry requirements for International students
Prerequisites
To enrol, a student must (a) hold an approved degree; or (b) have completed post secondary study, or work experience (or both).
Visa requirements
CRICOS Code: 037400A
English proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; writing 6 (or comparable English language proficiency as per University policy).
View the English proficiency policy.How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the UQ International.
Click here for application procedures for International students.
Closing date
To commence study in semester 1 - November 15 of the previous year for Category 1 and 2 countries; October 15 of the previous year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
To commence study in semester 2 - May 15 of the same year for Category 1 and 2 countries; April 15 of the same year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
What it costs
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
What you can do with a Graduate Certificate in Public Health
Careers
The Public Health program benefits:
- health professionals interested in moving into the public health area;
- mid-career health professionals seeking advancement in their area of work; and
- clinicians wishing to broaden their range of expertise and/or move into management.
Professional memberships
Graduates may be eligible for membership with the following organisations:
- Australian College of Health Service Executives
- Australasian Faculty of Public Health Medicine
- Royal Australasian College of Medical Administrators
Program rules for the Graduate Certificate in Public Health
To complete the Graduate Certificate in Public Health
To fulfil the requirements of the Graduate Certificate in Public Health, a student must complete the requisite number of courses chosen from the course list in accordance with the Program Rules.
A student is required to obtain #8 from the GCPH List in the chosen field. Refer to the GCPH rules for further information.
Students should be aware of the University of Queensland policies and rules which govern the conduct of UQ programs. These may be found on the UQ policies and rules page on the my.UQ website.
Related programs
Depending on your previous qualifications and current goals, you might want to consider one of these related programs:
- Graduate Diploma in Public Health (#16)
- Master of Public Health (#24)
- Master of Public Health (#16)
