The Graduate Certificate in Public Health comprises subjects that provide students with a range of critical, research and practical skills in the areas of public health and policy analysis, epidemiology, and biostatistics. The program will suit students who seek an introduction to public health. It also provides an entry point to the Graduate Diploma in Public Health for those who wish to continue their professional development with future studies.

 

This program will provide you with the ability to determine the nature of community health problems and the skills to initiate steps in defining and alleviating them by bringing together the various services available.

 

This program will suit students who seek an introduction to public health. The program provides the opportunity to develop skills and acquire knowledge essential for the effective practice of public health. One of the major goals of the program is to promote the proactive role by public health professionals in co-ordinating relevant community resources.

 

Subjects of study include:

• A Global Perspective on Social Determinants of Health
• Public Health, Policy and Society
• Introduction to Epidemiology
• Introduction to Biostatistics