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There’s never been a better time to understand the importance of public health practice. The Undergraduate Certificate provides an introduction to Public Health in Australia.
Evaluate ways to address contemporary challenges of local, national and global significance to deliver outcomes that benefit the population and develop your leadership skills for project management, social justice and equity advocacy.
This Undergraduate Certificate empowers students to develop health research and study skills and critically apply theoretical knowledge.
With a strong focus on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health, learn how to make use of the principles of social justice and public health to reduce health inequities.
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Completion of this Undergraduate Certificate may begin your career in public health, community engagement and liaison, health administration, health promotion or further University study.
Participants gain a University Certificate on completion, which is AQF accredited.
The program also provides a pathway or credit into the Bachelor of Public Health for participants who wish to pursue further study in the future.
The study program includes core topics: introduction to public health and research and study skills, with a choice of topics in introduction to Indigenous studies and race, power and identity; and policy in a public health context, introduction to cognitive behaviour therapy theories and models, health and healthcare equity for a just and sustainable world, critical perspectives on global health and development, and innovative and creative thinking.
On completion of this course, you will be able to:
By choosing to study a higher education certificate, you’ll gain a university-level qualification that:
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Applicants can apply for this course using Year 12 qualifications, previous Higher Education study, TAFE/VET qualifications, or through Adult Entry (STAT/Foundation Studies/tertiary preparation course).
For applicants using their SACE (Year 12) results (or equivalent), entry is subject to achieving a minimum selection rank of 60.
Want more information about studying at Flinders University? Contact us to find out more – we’d love to help you decide if Flinders University is the right choice for you.
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There are many reasons to apply for a higher education certificate. You may want to upskill and progress your career without committing to a longer-term degree, or build on the strength of your current degree by adding a different qualification. You may have a particular passion you want to explore, or want to get a taste of university that could lead you towards a bachelor’s degree.
If you’re an Australian citizen or permanent resident, New Zealand citizen or permanent humanitarian visa holder, you will be eligible for a discounted Commonwealth supported place (CSP).
The Australian Government is subsidising courses across a range of national priority areas in order to give people the opportunity to upskill or learn new skills to help the workforce and the nation during a difficult economic period. These course subsidies could help you transition to a new role within your existing industry, or prepare you to move to a new industry.
Yes. These are micro-credential courses and can be completed part-time over 25 weeks (or a university year of 2 semesters). To qualify for the government discount, you must enrol and begin your studies in 2021.
No. In order to qualify for the government discount, you must enrol and begin your studies in 2021.
If you are an Australian citizen or holder of a permanent humanitarian visa and meet other eligibility criteria, you won’t have to pay your course fees up front. You can get a HECS-HELP loan for your student contribution portion of your uni fees. More information about HECS-HELP is available here.
Yes. The student services and amenities fee (SSAF) applies to all higher education certificates. More information about the SSAF is available here.
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