Program Overview
The Public Health at University of Tasmania is a Postgraduate Certificate programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 12 months, delivered Online. 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 Public Health 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: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Public Health 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
- Approaches to Public Health Practice
- Introduction to Epidemiology
- Introduction to Public Health
- The Australian Health System in ContextD
- Needs Assessment and Evaluation for Public Health Programs
- Introduction to Remote & Polar Medicine
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Standard Entry\xc2\xa0
Requires an undergraduate degree from an Australian higher education institution or the equivalent standard in any other institution. \xc2\xa0This includes a process to assess the equivalency of qualifications received from overseas institutions as approved by the Course Coordinator.
Alternative Entry
Where standard entry is not able to be met the following criteria for alternative entry will be considered by the relevant Course Coordinator -
- Five years of relevant work experience (Specific occupations, workplace settings and industries are more relevant for specific courses and will receive greater weighting in consideration) demonstrating the relevance of the course;
- A record of high achievement in any other qualifications or uncompleted undergraduate qualifications such as Distinction average; and
- An assessment of the prospective student\'s capacity to successfully undertake postgraduate study including reading, writing, analysis and research.
Applicants may be required to undertake an interview with the relevant Course Coordinator in person or via phone call or Skype.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
Please contact the university for application deadline information.
About University of Tasmania
University of Tasmania
Tasmania, Australia
The University of Tasmania (UTAS) is a public research university, primarily located in Tasmania, Australia. Founded in 1890, it is Australia's fourth oldest university. Christ College, one of the...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months