Graduate Diploma in Public Health
Health and welfare
For this program, students will study a wide range of evaluation processes and research methods relating to public health and policy analysis, economic evaluation, epidemiology and biostatistics. This program provides an entry point to the Master of Public Health for those who wish to continue their professional development with further studies. Subjects of study include: Social Determinants of Health; Public Health Systems and Policy; Introduction to Epidemiology; Introduction to Biostatistics;
Official- Duration
- 1 years
- Qualification
- Graduate Diploma
- AQF 8
- Campus
- Parramatta
- NSW · +2 more campuses
- Course code
- CRICOS 051237A
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Course overview
For this program, students will study a wide range of evaluation processes and research methods relating to public health and policy analysis, economic evaluation, epidemiology and biostatistics. This program provides an entry point to the Master of Public Health for those who wish to continue their professional development with further studies. Subjects of study include: Social Determinants of Health; Public Health Systems and Policy; Introduction to Epidemiology; Introduction to Biostatistics; Infectious Diseases and Outbreak Response; and Epidemiology of Non-Communicable Diseases.
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
Planning reference: missing 2027 requirements use the latest published requirements from 2026; newer explicit 2027 requirements take precedence.
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- IELTS AcademicOverall 6.5L 6 · R 6 · W 6 · S 6
- PTE AcademicOverall 58L 50 · R 50 · W 50 · S 50
- TOEFL iBTOverall 79L 20 · R 20 · W 20 · S 20
- Cambridge C2 ProficiencyOverall 176L 169 · R 169 · W 169 · S 169
- Cambridge C1 AdvancedOverall 176L 169 · R 169 · W 169 · S 169
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
An undergraduate or master degree in any discipline; A Graduate Diploma or Graduate Certificate in any discipline and two years full-time equivalent work experience in a relevant health-related discipline.
Intakes and tuition
Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.
| Intake | Campus | Starts | Applications close | Tuition | For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 · Semester 1 | Western Sydney University - Parramatta | 1 March 2027 | — | $37,254per year | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 2 | Western Sydney University - Parramatta | 19 July 2027 | — | — | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 2 | Western Sydney Parramatta South | 19 July 2027 | — | — | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 1 | Western Sydney Online | 1 March 2027 | — | — | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 1 | Western Sydney Parramatta South | 1 March 2027 | — | — | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 2 | Western Sydney Online | 19 July 2027 | — | — | International students |
Where it is taught
Western Sydney University - Parramatta
PrimaryCnr of Victoria Rd & James Ruse Dr, Parramatta, NSW
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References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.