To be eligible for admission to this course, applicants must meet the following criteria.Applicants must have one of the following: <ul style="color: black;"> <li>Completed Australian bachelor&#39;s degree or higher qualification, or overseas equivalent</li> </ul> OR <ul style="color: black;"> <li>Relevant professional experience in health or public health AND A general capacity to undertake tertiary education, demonstrated by successful completion of hospital or college certificates and professional or staff development</li> </ul> Supporting documentation to be submitted with the application For applicants who need to demonstrate work experience: <ul style="color: black;"> <li>Curriculum Vitae AND Statement of service in one of the following formats: <ul> <li>A &#39;Statement of Service&#39; provided by the employer</li> <li>A completed &#39;<a href="https://www.uts.edu.au/statement-service-form">UTS statement of service</a>&rsquo; signed by the employer</li> <li>A <a href="https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/nsw-statutory-declaration-forms">statutory </a><a href="https://my.gov.au/en/about/help/digital-identity/digital-commonwealth-statutory-declaration">declaration </a>confirming work experience (for Australian Residents only)</li> <li>An official letter from the applicant&rsquo;s accountant or solicitor on their company letterhead confirming the applicant&rsquo;s work experience or engagement with the business, duration of operations, and the nature of the business</li> <li>A business certificate of registration in original language and English (e.g. provision of ASIC documentation or ABN or similar documentation for Australian Businesses)</li> </ul> </li> </ul>Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

Graduate Certificate in Public Health and Communicable Disease

C11330 - Graduate Certificate in Public Health and Communicable Disease

Graduate Certificate in Public Health and Communicable Disease (GradCertPuHCoDi)

Core

Structure

This course is designed for those aspiring to shape public health policy and practice. It will assist you to develop the expertise to improve health outcomes at a population level. Its uniquiness lies in the integration of contemporary research and industry insights, ensuring relevance and practical application. You will acquire a robust foundation in public health research methods, disease control, and health promotion strategies. The teaching approach is dynamic and interactive, facilitated by leading academics and researchers in an online learning environment. By completing this course, you will develop the ability to influence health initiatives that benefit communities worldwide, with a particular focus on communicable diseases, epidemiology, biostatistics, and Indigenous health.

Identify appropriate ways to ensure efficient use of resources, equitable access to programs and accountable data collection practices.

Collaborate effectively and contribute to public health strategies, including by identifying relevant leadership approaches.

Maintain professional standards and qualities and engage in lifelong learning.

Demonstrate professional cultural competency and respect for Australian Indigenous ways of knowing, being and doing which contributes to the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Communicate effectively in diverse and complex situations to optimise public health practice.

Apply research and critical thinking to address public health problems and enhance outcomes.

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C11330 - Graduate Certificate in Public Health and Communicable Disease

24 Credit points