Campuses and locations
The University of Newcastle is a multi-campus institution offering programs in a number of locations.
Postgraduate program
0.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent up to 3 years maximum.
The University of Newcastle’s Graduate Certificate in Health Science will provide you with a postgraduate educational grounding that will develop your skills, theoretical knowledge and ability to apply health knowledge in a professional setting.
The Graduate Certificate in Health Science program will develop your research and evaluation skills and enable you to apply these to health service practice through the completion of two core courses and two directed courses.
Key areas of study include:
Download a program plan for further details on your degree's structure and what courses you will study.
These program plans are applicable to new students. Current students should refer to the program handbook to access the plan relevant to the year they commenced.
Demand for skilled and qualified practitioners has increased, resulting in more career opportunities for graduates in health-related studies. The Graduate Certificate in Health Science from the University of Newcastle will provide you with broad knowledge in health and research methods, which will prepare you for future postgraduate studies in a coursework Master program.
Possible career paths may include: