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University of the Sunshine Coast (USC)

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Graduate Certificate in Health Promotion

  • Graduate Certificate

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.

Key details

Degree Type
Graduate Certificate
Duration
6 months full-time
Course Code
SC516
Study Mode
Online
Domestic Fees
$4,008 total

About this course

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

Entry requirements

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.

Additional entry information

Standard English language requirements apply.

Study locations

Online

Career pathways

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

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Health Services & Support courses at University of the Sunshine Coast (USC).
88%
Skill scale
88%
Teaching scale