Graduate Diploma of Public Health and Tropical Medicine

Enrich your career by specialising in public health issues relevant to tropical Australia and its near neighbours Gain valuable skills important for delivering health outcomes to rural and tropical areas Study at Australias unique College of Public Health, Medical and Veterinary Sciences Learn from outstanding teaching staff in cutting edge laboratories and research facilities Develop in depth knowledge in epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical presentation, and complications relevant to tropical diseases Focus on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and the prevention of diseases in tropical, rural, and remote Indigenous communities Make a difference in the tropics JCU Public Health and Tropical Medicine graduates have the specialist skills to succeed JCU Public Health and Tropical Medicine graduates acquire the knowledge and skills needed to enhance their practice and manage public health priorities in tropical environments You could find employment in State and Commonwealth Government organisations, health care settings, community settings, non profit and international organisations This could include working in roles related to disease control and protection of the health of the population living in tropical areas, and promotion of health and wellbeing

AQF level 7 bachelor degree in a relative health discipline or equivalent