Graduate Certificate in Health Promotion
For those wanting to integrate health promotion, primary prevention or population approaches into their existing role or for those seeking a career change. Keeping populations healthy and well requires innovative responses to ensure a sustainable future and health care system. Be part of the solution when complex social and environmental public health challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic emerge.
In this program you will:
- Develop health promotion knowledge and skills to apply in diverse sectors to promote health and wellbeing
- Learn the principles underpinning health promotion and public health
- Learn to research, design, implement and evaluate evidence-based health promotion action in various settings
GOVERNMENT FUNDED PLACES AVAILABLE.
Get qualified for $4,472*
*All eligible, domestic applicants will receive a guaranteed Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP). Reducing course fees by more than 60%.
Fees are indicative for 2023 and subject to yearly government adjustments.100% ONLINE
Study at your own pace with support from UniSC.
Location
CRICOS code
Duration
Full-time or equivalent part-time Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.Indicative fees
Indicative 2024 fees (A$)
CSP / Fee-payingStart
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
Career opportunities
- Community engagement officer in government
- Community organisations
- Community worker
- Health education officer
- Health promotion worker
- Non-government
- Private industry
- Project manager
- Project worker
- Social advocate
Memberships
Graduates may be eligible to become members of:
- Australian Health Promotion Association
- International Union for Health Promotion and Education
- Public Health Association of Australia
- Start
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- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Delivery mode
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- Online
- Total courses
- 4
- Total units
- 48
- Duration
- 6 months 6 months
- CRICOS code
- na
- UniSC program code
- SC516
- Program coordinator
Required courses (2) 24 units
PUB600 Public Health Research and Evidence
Plus select 1 course (12 units) from:
PUB702 Health Promotion Implementation and Evaluation
PUB705 Health Promotion Community Assessment and Planning
(Depending on semester of commencement)
Elective courses (2) 24 units
Select 2 courses (24 units) from:
PUB703 Health Promotion Principles
PUB704 Healthy Public Policy and Advocacy
PUB706 Introduction to Behavioural Health
PUB707 Public Health Foundations
Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all UniSC courses are available on every UniSC campus.
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.
English language requirements
If English is not your first language, you also need to meet the minimum English language requirements for your chosen program. If you do not meet the minimum requirements, you may like to enrol in one of our English Language Programs.
Additional entry information
Standard English language requirements apply.
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.
- CSP estimate
- A$4,472
- Fee-paying estimate
- A$11,496 - 2024 Fees
Commonwealth supported places
Commonwealth supported places are substantially subsidised by the Australian Government so that students only pay 'student contribution" amounts. The student contribution amount will vary depending on the course you are studying and how much funding the Government provides.
If you accept a Commonwealth supported place you are a Commonwealth supported student. As a Commonwealth supported student you must make a contribution towards the cost of your education (unless you are enrolled in Enabling or Tertiary Preparation Pathway courses) with the majority of the cost met by the Commonwealth Government.
Commonwealth supported places are only available to domestic students. As a domestic student you are entitled to a Commonwealth supported place in an eligible program if you:
- meet the citizenship and residency requirements
- complete an electronic Commonwealth Assistance Form (eCAF)
- meet the University's entry requirements for your chosen program.
Domestic applicants apply for admission direct to UniSC.
Find out about how to apply and key application closing dates.
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