Graduate Diploma of Public Health
Charles Darwin University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00300K
Our Graduate Diploma of Public Health will equip you with the skills needed to investigate, critique and respond to real world population health problems in local and global contexts. This course provides the unique opportunity to learn from acclaimed Menzies School of Health Research professionals in the specialist areas of Indigenous health, global health, public health practice and health research.You will acquire advanced knowledge and skills in:epidemiologybiostatisticsquantitative and qualitative research methods.You will learn to analyze and interpret population health information, evaluate and design public health interventions and formulate strategies to address complex health and social issues.You will apply public health approaches to:health promotiondisease controlhealth systemshealth policydecision makingthe environmentthe sustainable development goals.On completion, you can articulate to the Master of Public Health with the option of undertaking a supervised research project.Career opportunities for our graduate include professional public health practice; health policy and planning; epidemiology; communicable and chronic disease control; health research; community development and aid work.This course requires a high level of academic reading and writing. The University's academic support services are on hand should you need support.Students in this course are enrolled in CDU units, as CDU students. Educators from Menzies School of Health Research coordinate and deliver the course.
Subjects
- PHM516 Indigenous Health
- PHM552 Epidemiology
- PHM567 Public Health
- PHM588 Qualitative Research (new title 2021)
- PHM526 Research Design
- PHM527 Research, Ethics and Impact (new title 2021)
- PHM529 Sexual and Reproductive Health
- PHM536 Health Systems, Planning and Evaluation (title change 2020)
- PHM553 Biostatistics
- PHM554 Public Health Economics and Decision Making (title change 2020)
- PHM559 Health Policy
- PHM517 Public Health Anthropology
- PHM523 Health Promotion
- PHM519 Clinical Trials and Other Intervention Studies (replaces PHM524 from 2021)
- PHM525 Indigenous Health Research
- PHM566 Chronic Conditions Control
- PHM570 Epidemiology and Control of Communicable Diseases
- PHM592 Global Health
- PHM593 Tropical Child and Adolescent Health (title change 2020)
Standard entry requirements
Successful completion of a recognized bachelor degree, graduate diploma, master's degree, or equivalent international qualification. Registered nurses who are graduates of a hospital-based program are also eligible for entryConsideration will be given to applicants who hold a graduate certificate.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Casuarina | International: $31,584 | No |
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| CDU Online | No |
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