Postgraduate Diploma of Public Health and Tropical Medicine

The Postgraduate Diploma of Public Health and Tropical Medicine is designed for people who would prefer diploma level studies, or who do not have the entry requirements for the Masters program.

What is public health and tropical medicine?

Public health and tropical medicine focuses on population health needs, including those in tropical climates.

Who is this course for?

This course is designed for health professionals with a suitable undergraduate degree or recognised professional qualification in a relevant discipline. It offers a broad range of electives enabling you to specialise in public health issues relevant to tropical Australia and its near neighbours.

How you will study

This course is delivered externally and via limited attendance and block mode study in Townsville. This course is available part time and full time.

Why JCU?

The School of Public Health, Tropical Medicine and Rehabilitation Sciences teaches this course. The School provides several programs unique to Australia. We have:

• The Anton Breinl Centre for Public Health and Tropical Medicine, which is one of the leading tropical research facilities in the world

• teaching staff awarded the Australian Learning Teaching Councils’ National Citation for Outstanding Contribution to Student Learning

• brand new Mosquito Research Facility

• cutting-edge teaching laboratories.

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