Graduate Certificate in Health Promotion | UniSC | University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia

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Graduate Certificate in Health Promotion

For those wanting to integrate health promotion, primary prevention or population approaches into their existing role or for those seeking a career change. Keeping populations healthy and well requires innovative responses to ensure a sustainable future and health care system. Be part of the solution when complex social and environmental public health challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic emerge.

In this program you will:

  • Develop health promotion knowledge and skills to apply in diverse sectors to promote health and wellbeing
  • Learn the principles underpinning health promotion and public health
  • Learn to research, design, implement and evaluate evidence-based health promotion action in various settings

Location

Duration

6 months 6 months Full-time or equivalent part-time Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.
Full-time or equivalent part-time Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.

Indicative fees

Indicative 2025 fees (A$)

A$4,148 / A$10,676 - 2023 Fees CSP / Fee-paying
CSP / Fee-paying

Start

  • Semester 1
  • Semester 2

Please note that offshore international students enrolling in this program can only study it fully online. This program is not available to onshore international students on a Student Visa.

Start
  • Semester 1
  • Semester 2
Delivery mode
  • Online
Total courses
4
Total units
48
Duration
6 months 6 months
UniSC program code
SC516
Program structure
Required courses (2) 24 units

PUB600 Secondary Professional Learning: The Professional Empowered and Engaged

Plus select 1 course (12 units) from:

PUB702 Public Health Research and Evidence
PUB705 Health Promotion Implementation and Evaluation
(Depending on semester of commencement)

Elective courses (2) 24 units

Select 2 courses (24 units) from:

PUB703 Health Promotion Community Assessment and Planning
PUB704 Health Promotion Principles
PUB706 Health Promotion Settings and Advocacy
PUB707 Introduction to Behavioural Health

Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all UniSC courses are available on every UniSC campus.

Study sequences

Completion of a recognised AQF Level 7 bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) from a recognised higher education institution. Non-graduates with extensive relevant industry experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Additional entry information

Standard English language requirements apply.

Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
  • Successfully complete 48 units as outlined in the program structure
Program notes
  • Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses) and following the recommended study sequence
  • The unit value of all courses is 12 units unless otherwise specified
  • It is each students responsibility to enrol correctly according to your course requisites, program rules and requirements and be aware of the academic calendar dates
  • Refer to the Managing your progression page for help in understanding your program structure, reviewing your progress and planning remaining courses.

CSP estimate
A$4,148
Fee-paying estimate
A$10,676 - 2023 Fees