Course

Undergraduate Certificate in Public Health Support

Approved Abbreviation: UGCPubHlthS

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Western Sydney University Course Code: 7171.1

AQF Level: 5

The Undergraduate Certificate in Public Health Support provides an introduction to health sciences, focussing on public health support. Public health professionals are required to assess and respond to emerging public health issues. Public health workers support a variety of settings, including health departments, community organisations, the pharmaceutical industry, corporate wellness programs, centres for disease control, environmental protection agencies and basic research initiatives.

Study Mode
Six months full-time

Admission

This short course is available to Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents who are aged 17 years or over.

For more information on applying please see the link to The College admission pages below.

https://www.westernsydney.edu.au/thecollege/how_to_apply

Course Structure

Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 40 credit points including the units listed below.

400871

Professional Health Competencies

400732

Communication in Health

400285

Public Health

400867

Approaches to Health Promotion