Step into a career in public health
The Graduate Certificate in Health Promotion is for those working in health, government, community or education sectors wanting to integrate health promotion, primary prevention or population approaches into their role or seeking a career change.
The Graduate Certificate in Health Promotion is for those working in health, government, community or education sectors wanting to integrate health promotion, primary prevention or population approaches into their role or seeking a career change.
Keeping populations healthy and well requires innovative responses to ensure a sustainable future and health care system. As complex social and environmental public health challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic emerge, there is a growing need for health professionals with health promotion expertise to plan, implement and evaluate appropriate responses.
You will develop health promotion knowledge and skills that you can apply in diverse sectors to promote the health and wellbeing of individuals, communities and whole populations. You will learn about the principles of health promotion and public health, and how to research, design, implement and evaluate evidence-based health promotion action in settings where people live, work and play, including communities, workplaces and schools.
Career opportunities:
Health promotion worker, project worker, social advocate, project manager, health education officer, community worker, community engagement officer in government, non-government, community organisations and private industry.
Admission requirements:
Completion of a recognised AQF Level 7 bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) from a recognised higher education institution. Non-graduates with extensive relevant industry experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Memberships:
- Australian Health Promotion Association
- Public Health Association of Australia
- International Union for Health Promotion and Education
Program structure
Required courses (2) 24 units
PUB600 Discovering Science
Select 1 course (12 units) from:
PUB702 Public Health Research and Evidence
PUB705 Health Promotion Implementation and Evaluation
(Depending on semester of commencement)
Elective courses (2) 24 units
Select 2 courses (24 units) from:
PUB703 Health Promotion Assessment and Planning
PUB704 Health Promotion Principles
PUB706 Health Promotion Settings and Advocacy
PUB707 Introduction to Behavioural Health
For students enrolled in Semester 2, 2020 as part of the Australian Government's COVID-19 online short course initiative:
Complete the following 4 courses:
PUB600 Public Health Foundations
PUB702 Public Health Research and Evidence
PUB704 Health Promotion Implementation and Evaluation
PUB707 Health Promotion Settings and Advocacy
Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.
Total units: 48
Program requirements and notes
In order to graduate you must:
- Successfully complete 48 units as outlined in the program structure
Program notes
- Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses) and following the recommended study sequence
- The unit value of all courses is 12 units unless otherwise specified
- It is each students responsibility to enrol correctly according to your course requisites, program rules and requirements and be aware of the academic calendar dates
- Refer to the Managing your progression page for help in understanding your program structure, reviewing your progress and planning remaining courses.