Graduate Certificate in Public Health (GCPH)
Information valid for students commencing 2013
Duration
Half Year full-time (or part-time equivalent)
Commencing 2013
Semester 1
Semester 2
Program level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
8
Program code
5181
Faculty
Location
Herston
Delivery mode
External, Internal
View the
Course list
for courses that can be studied as part of the Graduate Certificate in Public Health.
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).
Fees for Australian students
Domestic full-fee place 2013:
Indicative program fee 2013: AUD$ 7400
A student's actual fee may vary in accordance with his or her choice of major and electives. The University reviews fees annually.
Apply online
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 & Teaching Support Convenor, School of Population Health
Email: enquiries@sph.uq.edu.au
Phone: 07 3346 4648
Duration
Half Year full-time
Commencing 2013
Semester 1
Semester 2
Program level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
8
Program code
5181
Faculty
Location
Herston
Delivery mode
External, Internal
View the
Course list
for courses that can be studied as part of the Graduate Certificate in Public Health.
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; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. View the English proficiency policy.
Fees for International students
Indicative program fee: AUD$ 12625
A student's actual fee may vary in accordance with his or her choice of major and electives. The University reviews fees annually.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged through 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.
Enquiries for International students
International Student Advisor
Phone: Outside Australia: + 61 3 8676 7004
Within Australia (Free Call): 1800 671 980
Online Enquiries (fast response): www.uq.edu.au/international/enquiry
Email: study@uq.edu.au
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. Very limited Summer Semester entry is available to domestic students as elective courses only are offered. Full information is available from the School of Population Health Website: www.sph.uq.edu.au
What you can study
Courses
See the course list for courses that can be studied as part of the Graduate Certificate in Public Health.
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.
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.
Apply online
Apply online to the Graduate Certificate in Public Health.
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.
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
International students must undertake this program on campus at UQ on a full time basis to be eligible to apply for an Australian student visa. Please contact UQ International.
Click here for more information on applying for a visa.
English proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. View the English proficiency policy.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged through 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.
Please check your country's category with the Department of Immigration and Citizenship.
What it costs
Fees for Australian students
Domestic full-fee place 2013:
Indicative program fee 2013: AUD$ 7400
A student's actual fee may vary in accordance with his or her choice of major and electives. The University reviews fees annually.
Fees for International students
Indicative program fee: AUD$ 12625
A student's actual fee may vary in accordance with his or her choice of major and electives. The University reviews fees annually.
To calculate the fees for any program, you will first need to choose the courses you wish to complete. To see all courses available please refer to the course list.
Fees calculator
Select the Fees Calculator to guide you through a series of options allowing you to select details of courses you are interested in studying to estimate your fees for a semester.
Fee rules
View the 2013 Fee Rules.
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 professional bodies:
- Australian College of Health Service Executives
- Australasian Faculty of Public Health Medicine
- Royal Australasian College of Medical Administrators
While this degree may be accredited by an official industry accreditation body in Australia, completion of the degree may not result in graduates receiving automatic accreditation. Please contact the relevant registration body for details of any conditions for accreditation.
Program Rules and Requirements
To complete the Graduate Certificate in Public Health
To complete the Graduate Certificate in Public Health, a student must complete a requisite number of courses chosen from the course list and according to the Rules for the program.
Students should be aware of the University of Queensland rules, particularly the General Award Rules, which govern the conduct of UQ programs. Students will find a link to the General Award Rules, and other University rules, on the University Rules page.
A student is required to obtain #8 from the GCPH List in the chosen field. Refer to the GCPH rules for further information.
See the course list for courses that can be studied as part of the Graduate Certificate in Public Health.
