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Graduate Diploma of Public Health and Tropical Medicine

Australia

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What will I learn?

Enrich your career by specialising in public health issues relevant to tropical Australia and its near neighbours. Gain valuable skills important for delivering health outcomes to rural and tropical areas.Study at Australias unique College of Public Health, Medical and Veterinary Sciences. Learn from outstanding teaching staff in cutting-edge laboratories and research facilities.Develop in-depth knowledge in epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical presentation, and complications relevant to tropical diseases. Focus on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and the prevention of diseases in tropical, rural, and remote Indigenous communities.Make a difference in the tropics. JCU Public Health and Tropical Medicine graduates have the specialist skills to succeed.JCU Public Health and Tropical Medicine graduates acquire the knowledge and skills needed to enhance their practice and manage public health priorities in tropical environments.You could find employment in State and Commonwealth Government organisations, health care settings, community settings, non-profit and international organisations.This could include working in roles related to disease control and protection of the health of the population living in tropical areas, and promotion of health and wellbeing.

CRICOS

026853G

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
A$39,280.00 (21,84,042) per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please

Start date

July 2025

Venue

Townsville campus

1 James Cook Dr,

DOUGLAS,

Queensland,

4814, TOWNSVILLE, Australia

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
A$39,280.00 (21,84,042) per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please

Start date

February 2025

Venue

Townsville campus

1 James Cook Dr,

DOUGLAS,

Queensland,

4814, TOWNSVILLE, Australia

Entry requirements

For international students

  • Completion of an AQF level 7 Bachelor Degree in a relative health discipline, from this or another university; or
  • Other qualifications recognised by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor of the Division of Tropical Health and Medicine as equivalent to the above.

IELTS - 6.5 (no component lower than 6.0); TOEFL (internet based) - 86 (no component less than 21); Pearson (PTE Academic) - 58 (no component less than 54); C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency: 176 (no component less than 169).

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About James Cook University

James Cook University (JCU) is ranked among the top 2 per cent of universities in the world (THE World University Rankings 2023).

  • Ranked in the top 2 percent universities in the world
  • Rated world-class or better in 83 per cent of research areas
  • Number 1 in Australia for Sustainable Education
  • Rated 5 stars for employment, student support and skills