C11328v1 Graduate Certificate in Public Health
Award(s): Graduate Certificate in Public Health (GradCertHP)Commonwealth supported place?: No
Load credit points: 24
Course EFTSL: 0.5
Location: Online campus
Notes
This course is not offered to international students.
Overview
Course aims
Career options
Course intended learning outcomes
Admission requirements
Course duration and attendance
Course structure
Course completion requirements
Course program
Articulation with UTS courses
Other information
Overview
Public health is a non-clinical field of health care that aims to prevent disease and injury, reduce health inequities and promote health across populations. Rather than working with individual patients, public health professionals are focused on enhancing health outcomes and improving health care solutions on a population level in developing and developed countries. A postgraduate public health degree is recognised worldwide as being invaluable for a career in public health. Whether students are just starting out or looking to upskill in a certain area, the Graduate Certificate in Public Health provide them with a grounding in public health that spans health data, education, promotion and policy. Students develop specialist knowledge and skills and become graduate ready to develop public health programs at a local, national or global level.
Delivered in a flexible and convenient way, students can learn online. Course content is based on contemporary research and has been developed in close consultation with industry. The curriculum comprises subjects that provide a solid grounding of knowledge and skills required in any public health career, whilst also offering a wide range of electives that students can tailor to their expertise and interests. Students learn and arte supported by academic staff who are highly experienced experts and researchers, recognised as leaders in their chosen fields of public health.
Course aims
Upon completion of the course, graduates have an internationally recognised qualification. They have developed skills and acquired knowledge essential for the modern public health professional. Specifically, the course covers topics including:
- global public health
- communicable and infectious diseases
- health promotion
- health education
- reproductive and sexual health
- Indigenous health
- primary health care
- epidemiology
- biostatistics
- qualitative research methods.
Career options
Graduates are well equipped to work in a range of public health roles in government or private sectors, as well as in not-for-profit organisations; in disciplines such as environmental health, epidemiology, health education, health policy and health promotion.
Course intended learning outcomes
| 1.0 | Demonstrate reflective critical thinking to enable critical appraisal of current practice, policy and research with the aim to enhance health care and healthcare outcomes, and transform health |
| 1.1 | Locate and apply research and population health data for understanding surveillance, management, prevention of disease and illness and promotion of health |
| 1.2 | Apply research methods to a variety of public health problems |
| 2.0 | Are effective, collaborative and responsive health professionals and potential leaders in a particular health field |
| 2.1 | Identify relevant knowledge of leadership approaches on matters critical to public health |
| 2.3 | Support contributions to policy-related dialogue and evaluation of public health strategies in the community |
| 3.0 | Are socially, culturally and ethically accountable when engaging with individuals, families, interdisciplinary teams, communities, organisations and jurisdictions |
| 3.1 | Interpret the efficient use of resources and equity of access to public health services and programs |
| 3.2 | Identify accountability in the practice of data collection, access, storage and distribution |
| 4.0 | Communicate effectively and appropriately in challenging, complex and diverse situations |
| 4.1 | Analyse effective strategies in modes of communication necessary to optimise outcomes in public health practice and research |
| 4.2 | Examine how to engage partnerships on matters critical to public health |
| 5.0 | Embody the international standard of professional qualities appropriate to the scope of their role in regional, national and global health |
| 5.1 | Explore knowledge and skills within public health in order to prioritise a commitment to reducing disease, disability and illness |
| 5.2 | Maintain professional standards and engage in lifelong learning |
| 5.3 | Appreciate cost factors related to healthcare utilisation and choice |
| 6.0 | Demonstrate professional cultural competency which contributes to the health and wellbeing of Indigenous Australians, inclusive of physical, social, emotional and spiritual wellness |
| 6.1 | Demonstrate respect and value for world view differences and in particular Australian Indigenous ways of knowing, being and doing |
| 6.2 | Critically reflect upon the impact of ongoing colonisation and its pervasive discourse on Indigenous Australians and their health and wellbeing |
| 6.3 | Recognise the diversity of Indigenous Australians and integrate this knowledge into practice |
Admission requirements
To be eligible for admission to this course, applicants must meet the following criteria.
Applicants must have one of the following:
- Completed Australian bachelor's degree or higher qualification, or overseas equivalent
OR
- 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
Supporting documentation to be submitted with the application For applicants who need to demonstrate work experience:
- Curriculum Vitae AND Statement of service in one of the following formats:
- A 'Statement of Service' provided by the employer
- A completed 'UTS statement of service’ signed by the employer
- A statutory declaration confirming work experience (for Australian Residents only)
- An official letter from the applicant’s accountant or solicitor on their company letterhead confirming the applicant’s work experience or engagement with the business, duration of operations, and the nature of the business
- A business certificate of registration in original language and English (e.g. provision of ASIC documentation or ABN or similar documentation for Australian Businesses)
The English proficiency requirement for local applicants with international qualifications is: IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL iBT: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64 with a writing score of 50; or C1A/C2P: 176-184 with a writing score of 169.
Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.
Course duration and attendance
The course can be completed in a minimum of 8 months online study, 1 x 6 credit point subject (or equivalent) per session over 4 x 7-week sessions.
Course structure
The course comprises 24 credit points, made up of 18 credit points of core subjects and 6 credit points of electives.
Course completion requirements
| 090011 Foundations in Public Health | 3cp | |
| 090017 Indigenous Public Health | 3cp | |
| 090020 Social Perspectives in Public Health | 6cp | |
| 090013 Fundamentals of Epidemiology | 6cp | |
| CBK91997 Electives (PG) | 6cp | |
| Total | 24cp |
Course program
For more information, download a course guide and speak to a UTS Online Student Enrolment Advisor about 100% online study and a possible study program.
Articulation with UTS courses
This course is part of an articulated program comprising the Graduate Certificate in Public Health (C11250), the Graduate Diploma in Public Health (C07126), the Master of Public Health (C04302) and the Master of Public Health (Advanced) (C04303).
Other information
Further information is available from:
UTS Student Centre
telephone 1300 ask UTS (1300 275 887)
or +61 2 9514 1222
Ask UTS
UTS: Health
Course coordinator: Jane Frawley