The Graduate Diploma in Global Health provides a human ecology perspective of health and disease, and expertise in relevant investigative methods. It emphasises the development of infrastructure for policy development, monitoring and surveillance, research and evaluation, workforce development, and program delivery that directs and supports public health action to promote, protect and maintain the health of populations.
The program provides the basic professional education and training for graduates to work internationally in health departments, with government and non-government organisations, and with international and bi-lateral aid agencies. You will gain an understanding of evidence-based, culturally appropriate and cost-effective approaches to disease control, health promotion and health services development based on real-life public health interventions.
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Why choose this degree?
The Graduate Diploma in Global Health is designed to address the continuing education needs of specialists in global health as well as providing a general orientation to global health issues and methods for the health professions. You will choose this program if you're seeking to update and improve your skills in and knowledge of global health.
Who should choose this degree?
This degree will suit those who are passionate about working in a public health capacity in global health and/or international development or are considering a career change in global health and would like to use the program to help inform their career decisions.
Degree Structure
Degree Handbook Career Opportunities
- Epidemiology
- Health promotion
- Policy formulation
- Research
- Management of health programs