Graduate Certificate in Health Professions Education at The University of Western Australia (UWA)

Public health is a broad discipline that aims to improve the health and wellbeing of communities and populations. Public health practitioners assess large-scale issues and come up with policy-based strategies to tackle them. Our Graduate Certificate in Public Health can be completed in one semester of full-time study, or two semesters of part-time study. You will: complete two core courses and two electives understand the organisation and delivery of public health services gain insight into relevant social, cultural, economic and environmental factors explore policies and practices that support and improve health.

The Graduate Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety equips you with the knowledge and skills to identify, prevent and manage complex and diverse health risks, hazards and exposures. You will develop a deep understanding of best practices when implementing and evaluating risk management interventions within a broad range of workplace and community environments. Due to the rapid growth in this field, the skills and knowledge you develop through this certificate can open doors to a range of career opportunities from occupational hygiene and compliance to construction safety, human factors and ergonomics.