Graduate Certificate in Health Communication
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What you’ll study
The Graduate Certificate in Health Communication requires the satisfactory completion of 4 units of study (24 credit points), including two core units of study.
Other units of study are normally chosen from the list of approved electives, or undertaken in a relevant or related field, subject to the approval of the academic coordinator.
The course encourages development of skills in:
- clear communication of public health campaigns and policy topics
- creation of public education programs that nurture a more healthcare-literate population
- the ability to raise awareness of, and advocate for, specific healthcare matters
- management of communication technology, including social media, to ensure information accuracy and uphold ethical standards
For more information on the program structure, content, and units of study, please refer to the Health Communication section of the Arts and Social Sciences Handbook.
Fees
Admission criteria
How to apply
Submit application
Submit an application through our portal.
Closing dates
Semester 1
31 January of the commencing year.
Semester 2
15 July of the commencing year.
