Course overview
The Graduate Certificate in Public Health equips graduates with the foundational knowledge and skills to pursue a career in public health.
This course integrates the biological basis of health with population-based intervention and policy and in doing so, covers dimensions of the social, cultural, economic and political aspects of health.
Nested qualifications
Upon successful completion of your Graduate Certificate in Public Health (4 units), you can continue your studies into the Master of Public Health (12 units) with the first four units credited. Choose the qualification that best suits your career goals.
Graduate Certificate
Master Degree
Units of study
The Graduate Certificate in Public Health course equips graduates with the specialised knowledge and skills to pursue a career in public health.
Each unit of study lasts seven weeks, meaning you can earn your qualification in as little as eight months.
The four specialised units of study are:
- Foundations of Public Health
- Epidemiology and Biostatistics 1
- Public Health in Practice
- Culture and Society in Public Health
Units of study
VU Online's Master of Public Health equips you with the skills to tackle current and emerging issues in local and global contexts, plus offers the choice of two specialisations in either Health Promotion or Global Health Leadership.
Core units:
- Foundations of Public Health
- Epidemiology and Biostatistics 1
- Public Health in Practice
- Culture and Society in Public Health
- Epidemiology and Biostatistics 2
- Promoting Health in Policy
- Systems Thinking in Public Health
- Public Health Program Management
Specialisation units (Health Promotion)
- Innovative and Evidence-Based Health Promotion
- Social Media and Social Marketing Approaches to Health Promotion
- Global Contexts of Health Promotion Practice with Diverse Populations
- Professional Project
Specialisation units (Global Health Leadership)
- Global Health Leadership
- Global Health Economics and Finance
- Global Health Systems and Decision Making
- Professional Project
Career outcomes
Ready to make a difference in the world of public health? VU's online Graduate Certificate in Public Health can help you achieve your goals.
Our program equips you with the expertise and practical skills to tackle today's most pressing public health challenges.
From epidemiology and biostatistics to health policy and environmental health, our curriculum covers a range of essential topics.
With a Graduate Certificate in Public Health from VU, you can unlock new career opportunities and make a positive impact on global health.
Download our program guide now to learn more.