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Degree Postgraduate Diploma
Duration 12 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Northern Territory, Australia
Language English

Program Overview

The Public Health at Charles Darwin University is a Postgraduate Diploma programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 12 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 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

  1. Duration: 12 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6
  5. Location: Darwin, Australia

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Public Health programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:

  1. Healthcare Professional
  2. Clinical Researcher
  3. Health Policy Analyst
  4. Public Health Specialist
  5. Medical Writer
  6. Healthcare Manager

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Research Design
  2. Health Research Skills
  3. Introduction to Epidemiology
  4. Introduction to Biostatistics
  5. Qualitative Research Methods

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Successful completion of a recognised bachelor degree or equivalent. Registered nurses who are graduates of a hospital-based program are also eligible for entry.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6 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 Charles Darwin University

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Charles Darwin University

Northern Territory, Australia

Charles Darwin University (CDU) is an Australian public university with two campuses in Darwin and six satellite campuses in metropolitan and regional areas of the Northern Territory. It was...

University Profile
  • Language English
  • Duration 12 months