In a nutshell
Build an invaluable career in public health with the Graduate Certificate in Public Health from UTS Online and help to enhance health outcomes and improve health care solutions on a population level in developing and developed countries.
In this public health course, you’ll develop skills and knowledge essential for the modern public health professional, and cover topics including communicable and infectious diseases, health promotion, health education, Indigenous health, epidemiology, biostatistics, qualitative research methods, and more.
Offered 100% online, this internationally recognised qualification has been developed in close consultation with industry experts and provides a solid grounding of knowledge and skills required in any public health career.
What you’ll need
To be eligible to study this course, applicants must meet the following entry requirements:
- Completed a recognised bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent or higher qualification; OR
- Submitted other evidence of general and professional qualifications that demonstrates potential to pursue graduate studies; OR
- Applicants who do not have an undergraduate degree but who have extensive relevant work experience in a healthcare or human services field may also be considered eligible.
Subject summary
In this health course, the subjects you may study include:
- Foundations in Public Health
- Indigenous Public Health
- Social Perspectives in Public Health
- Fundamentals of Epidemiology
Why UTS Online?

Technology is driving change. At UTS Online we use the latest learning technology to help you get ahead and stay ahead in a changing world, faster.
UTS is the top-ranked young university in Australia and ranked 11th globally*.
Our 100% online postgraduate courses give you the opportunity to access our world-class education wherever you are.
Our courses are created by leading industry academics who partner with organisations operating at the edge of progress.
The courses are delivered through an innovative and interactive online platform, designed by experts in online education who understand how to make lessons personal and engaging.
With UTS Online, you’ll develop the skills and knowledge you need for your immediate future as well as the capability to keep adapting as new technologies, new career environments and new social challenges change our world even more.
*QS Top 50 Under 50, 2020
You'll have the support you need to succeed with a dedicated Student Enrolment Advisor who will navigate and motivate you through to graduation day.