Graduate Diploma of Public Health

Our Graduate Diploma of Public Health will equip you with the skills needed to investigate, critique and respond to real world population health problems in local and global contexts. This course provides the unique opportunity to learn from acclaimed Menzies School of Health Research professionals in the specialist areas of Indigenous health, global health, public health practice and health research. You will acquire advanced knowledge and skills in: epidemiology biostatistics quantitative and qualitative research methods. You will learn to analyse and interpret population health information, evaluate and design public health interventions and formulate strategies to address complex health and social issues. You will apply public health approaches to: health promotion disease control health systems health policy decision making the environment the sustainable development goals. On completion, you can articulate to the Master of Public Health with the option of undertaking a supervised research project. Career opportunities for our graduate include professional public health practice; health policy and planning; epidemiology; communicable and chronic disease control; health research; community development and aid work. This course requires a high level of academic reading and writing. The University's academic support services are on hand should you need support. Students in this course are enrolled in CDU units, as CDU students. Educators from Menzies School of Health Research coordinate and deliver the course.

Successful completion of a recognised bachelor degree, graduate diploma, master's degree, or equivalent international qualification. Registered nurses who are graduates of a hospital-based program are also eligible for entryConsideration will be given to applicants who hold a graduate certificate.International PathwayApplicants who have completed the CDU International Masters Qualifying Program (ZMQP01) or the Accelerated International Masters Qualifying Program (ZAMQP1) are eligible for entry.