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Graduate Diploma in Health Promotion

Create happier, healthier communities

Based on a socio-ecological model of health, the Health Promotion suite explores contemporary health promotion at individual, group, organisation, community and population levels. Core study concepts include foundations, values and principles of health promotion; the assessment of health needs; and the planning, implementation and evaluation of health promotion programs in a range of settings.

Please note: No direct entry. This program is only available as an exit point — refer to the Master of Health Promotion

Study locations
  • South Bank
  • Online
UniSC program code
SC611
Commence
This program is only available as an exit point
Duration
1 year full time; 2 years minimum, 4 years maximum part time
Study mode
on campus (multi-modal), online
Fee type 2017
  • Postgraduate coursework places
Total courses
8

Based on a socio-ecological model of health, the Health Promotion suite explores contemporary health promotion at individual, group, organisation, community and population levels. Core study concepts include foundations, values and principles of health promotion; the assessment of health needs; and the planning, implementation and evaluation of health promotion programs in a range of settings.

The Graduate Diploma and Master of Health Promotion are designed for those looking to work in designated health promotion roles, or for those wanting to develop deeper knowledge and skills in health promotion to complement their current roles. Some employers, for example Queensland Health, require applicants to have completed at least the equivalent of the Graduate Diploma in Health Promotion to be considered for employment as health promotion practitioners.

These programs give you the flexibility to study courses on campus, online or a mixture of the two delivery modes. You can change study modes at any time during your program. Teaching, learning and assessment items develop your theoretical knowledge and understanding through the completion of practical and creative tasks.

Professional recognition

Graduates are eligible for membership of the Australian Health Promotion Association, the Public Health Association of Australia, and the International Union for Health Promotion and Education.

Admission requirements

The program is only available as an exit point. Students should refer to the Master of Health Promotion.

Program structure

5 Required courses:

PUB702 International Justice and Human Rights
PUB703 Criminal Law: An Introduction
PUB705 Family Law: Legal Frameworks and Issues
PUB707 Social Research
PUB708 Professional Placement

Plus choose one (1) course from:

PUB704 Research Project
PUB706 Immunology

Plus choose one (1) course from:

NUR721 Plant Diversity and Ecology
PUB701 Terrestrial Vertebrate Diversity and Ecology

PLUS one of the following options:

On campus students

PUB715 Plant Growth and Reproduction

OR

Online students

PUB716 Molecular Biology

Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.

Program requirements and notes

Program requirements and notes
  • Program is available as an exit point only.
  • Students are required to successfully complete the 8 required courses listed below.
  • Not available to international students on a Student Visa.
  • When enrolling, please refer to the Recommended Study Sequence