Program Overview
The Graduate Certificate in Population Health Studies at The University of Western Australia is a Postgraduate Certificate programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 6 months, delivered On-campus. 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 Graduate Certificate in Population Health Studies 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: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: AUD 771 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; AUD 482 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Perth, Australia
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Graduate Certificate in Population Health Studies 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
- Biostatistics I
- Epidemiology I
- Environmental and Occupational Health
- Foundations of Public Health
- Disease Prevention in Population Health
- Health Systems and Economics
- Health Promotion I
- Clinical Epidemiology
- Epidemiology II
- Epidemiology and Control of Communicable Diseases
- Leadership and Management of Health Services
- Biostatistics II
- Introductory Analysis of Linked Health Data
- Economic Evaluation of Health Care
- Advanced Analysis of Linked Health Data
- Food and Nutrition in Population Health
- Qualitative Research Methods in Health
- Health Program Evaluation
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have:
- a bachelor\'s degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA;
- a level and duration of education and professional experience considered by UWA to be sufficient to permit satisfactory completion of the course;
- completed two postgraduate public health (PUBH) units.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
AUD 771 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; AUD 482 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: AUD 771 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; AUD 482 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact The University of Western Australia 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 The University of Western Australia
The University of Western Australia
Perth, Australia
The University of Western Australia (UWA) is a public research university in Crawley, Western Australia, Australia. UWA was established in 1911 by an act of the Parliament of Western Australia.
University Profile- Application Deadline 2030-11-17
- Start Date 2018-02-26
- Language English
- Duration 6 months