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
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$)
CSP / Fee-payingStart
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Start
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- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Delivery mode
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- Online
- Total courses
- 4
- Total units
- 48
- Duration
- 6 months 6 months
- UniSC program code
- SC516
Required courses (2) 24 units
PUB600 Immunology
Plus select 1 course (12 units) from:
PUB702 Human Physiology
PUB705 Microbiology
(Depending on semester of commencement)
Elective courses (2) 24 units
Select 2 courses (24 units) from:
PUB703 Genetics
PUB704 Introduction to Applied Mathematics
PUB706 Introductory Calculus
PUB707 Calculus II and Linear Algebra
Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.
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.
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$4,008
- Fee-paying estimate
- A$10,200