Program Overview
The International Public Health (GCIPH) at University of Queensland is a Postgraduate Certificate programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 6 months, delivered Hybrid. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of medicine & health sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the International Public Health (GCIPH) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Australia and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 6 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Hybrid
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: AUD 3,680 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 8,000 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Brisbane, Australia
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the International Public Health (GCIPH) programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:
- Healthcare Professional
- Clinical Researcher
- Health Policy Analyst
- Public Health Specialist
- Medical Writer
- Healthcare Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- [\'Introduction to Environmental Health\', \'Managing Global Disease Priorities\', \'Health & Development\', \'Introduction to Epidemiology\', \'Social Perspectives in Population Health\', \'Introduction to Biostatistics\', \'Nutrition in International Health\', \'Health Financing\', \'Health Planning & Management in Settings with Limited Resources\', \'One Health: An introduction to interface between animal & human public health\', "Children\'s Environmental Health", \'Communicable Disease Management & Control\', \'Sexual, Reproductive & Child Health: A Global Hlth Perspective\', \'Health Aspects of Disasters\', \'Health Systems\', \'Global Health Policy\']
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Prerequisites
An applicant must hold:
- an approved degree, or
- a post-secondary qualification and have a minimum of 2 years full-time (or equivalent) work experience in a healthcare or public health setting.
English Proficiency
- IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ,
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
AUD 3,680 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 8,000 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: AUD 3,680 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 8,000 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Queensland directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Queensland
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Muttaburra, Australia
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