Graduate Certificate in Health Promotion

Drive positive change by promoting health and preventing disease in communities.

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Entry requirements

Key information

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Applicants must normally hold a bachelor degree or have relevant professional experience

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Direct Entry

Yes

Duration

0.5 years full-time (or part-time equivalent)

Start Dates

March

July

Annual Fees

2026 : $4,767 (CSP)

2026 : $15,100 (FFP)

2026 : (FFP)

Delivery mode

Online

Practical experience

Not available

Study abroad

Not available

English language requirements

Entry requirements by country

Why study a Graduate Certificate in Health Promotion?

Learn to design and deliver strategies that promote health and prevent disease. This program equips you to apply health promotion principles in clinical and community settings.

Gain practical skills to improve community health

Learn to implement health promotion initiatives that deliver tangible benefits to communities, workplaces, and populations.

Learn to design, implement, and evaluate health promotion initiatives that deliver tangible benefits to communities, workplaces, and populations.

Explore real-world problems

Engage with timely issues such as mental health, chronic disease prevention, social determinants of health, digital health interventions, and health equity.

Formally recognise your expertise

This qualification validates your experience, enhances your credibility with employers, and opens pathways to new opportunities.

Even if you’re already working in health, this qualification validates your experience, enhances your credibility with employers, opens pathways to new opportunities, and positions you to make a greater impact on the health and wellbeing of the communities you serve.

Pathway to advanced study

Continue your studies and expand your impact with a Master of Public Health.

Up to 80% off fees

Government subsidies enable Flinders to offer Domestic applicants a reduction of up to 80% off full course fees through Commonwealth Supported Places. Offer subject to change.

What you will study

You’ll explore the determinants of health and wellbeing, public health models, and multidisciplinary approaches, with topics including social determinants of health, action strategies, and primary health care in developing countries.

The course provides a strong foundation in contemporary health promotion practice and articulates with the Master of Public Health for further study.

Course handbook

Program of study

You'll complete the following core topic

Health Promotion in Public Health

Option

Select one topic from the following

Qualitative Research Methods
Social Determinants of Health and Wellbeing
First Nations Health and Wellbeing
Health Promotion in Public Health
Epidemiological Research Methods
Biostatistics

Select a further two topics from the following

Digital Health for Practitioners
AI for Medicine and Public Health
Evaluation in Public Health and Program Planning
Global Health and Development
Epidemiology
Economic Evidence for Healthcare Decision Making
Qualitative Research Methods
Social Determinants of Health and Wellbeing
First Nations Health and Wellbeing
Health Promotion in Public Health
Leadership and the New Public Health
Professional Practice in Public Health

Your career

Graduates can pursue careers in public health policy, management, and practice across local and national healthcare settings. With public health increasingly shaping government initiatives worldwide, there are growing opportunities to influence health outcomes and community wellbeing.

Potential occupations

You could be a

Expected salary
$90,000^*

Expected salary
$78,000^*

Expected salary
$75,000^*

Potential occupations

You could be a

Expected salary
$90,000^*

Expected salary
$78,000^*

Expected salary
$75,000^*

Potential employers

Local councils and community health organisations
NGOs focused on health education and prevention (The Heart Foundation, Cancer Council, Lifeline)
Schools and community outreach programs
Health departments in areas such as drug and alcohol services, mental health, or chronic disease prevention
Primary Health Networks and Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations (ACCHOs)

Industry connections

Flinders University collaborates with leading health partners and research institutes. These partnerships connect students and researchers with world-class expertise and real-world health innovation, driving improvements in care, policy, and community wellbeing across South Australia and beyond.

Flinders University is a future
you can count on

Flinders University is ranked top 2% globally*

No. 1 in Australia for postgraduate employment**

Flexible online study - study anywhere, anytime and start, stop and restart your studies when life allows

Gain health promotion and leadership skills in just 6-months full-time or 12-months part-time.

Career growth - build confidence with practical, in-demand skills

^{*THE World University Rankings 2023

**QILT 2021 Graduate Outcomes Survey-longitudinal}

Meet your academics

Our incredible teaching and professional staff are experts in their fields and well-connected to the industry.

Dr Amy Hickman
Senior Lecturer, Public Health

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Dr Amy Hickman (she/her) is a Senior Lecturer in Public Health, teaching Health Promotion within the Master of Public Health. Her work focuses on equity, health communication, and inclusive teaching, with a strong interest in reflexivity, health literacy, and qualitative research.

Tahlia Johnson
Senior Lecturer, First Nations Health

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Tahlia Johnson (she/her) is a passionate midwife and emerging academic. She is dedicated to improving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health outcomes, particularly in pregnancy and postpartum care. With over four years of tertiary teaching experience, she is committed to supporting students in delivering culturally safe and responsive healthcare. Her work in research, education and advocacy focuses on creating meaningful, lasting change for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

Entry requirements

To be accepted into this course, applicants must meet the following entry requirements:

Applicants must normally hold a degree or equivalent qualification from an approved tertiary institution and have their candidature approved by the Dean (Education). Applicants who do not hold a bachelor's degree but have relevant professional experience should provide employment experience information in their application.

Your pathway to a Masters

Flinders University offers staggered qualifications as you complete certain milestones. Finish 4 topics and you’ll receive a Graduate Certificate. Complete a further 8 topics, and you will be awarded a Master of Public Health.

6-month

Complete 4 topics to earn
Graduate Certificate in Health Promotion

1.5 year

Complete 12 topics to earn
Master of Public Health

Have a question?

Find the answers to some of our most frequently asked questions.

What career opportunities will this course open up?

Graduates are prepared for roles in health promotion, community health programs, aged care, schools, government, and non-government organisations. The course also provides a pathway to the Master of Public Health.

Can I study this course on campus?

Yes, students can choose to study undergraduate or postgraduate Public Health courses online or face to face.

How to apply in 4 easy steps

Step 1

Choose your course

Select your preferred course.

Step 2

Entry requirements

Check the entry requirements and your eligibility.

Step 3

Key dates

Confirm the key application and enrolment dates.

Step 4

Submit application

Apply and submit your application via Direct Entry.

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Who is eligible to apply?

Flinders Online courses are available for Australian or New Zealand citizens, Australian permanent residents, holders of Australian permanent humanitarian visas and Pacific Engagement visa holders.

International students in Australia who hold a student visa are not eligible to apply.

For further information regarding course eligibility, refer to the individual entry requirements for each course.

When do I apply?

You are encouraged to apply as soon as possible and by no later than teaching commencement dates. If places fill, applications for your preferred start date may close without notice and you will be considered for the next available intake.

Semester 1: teaching commences 2 March 2026 – Applications close 27 February 2026

Please refer to the individual Flinders Online course for more information.

Other critical and key dates

How do I apply?

Applications are submitted directly with Flinders.

You can apply for up to three courses in order of preference in your application. More information is available in the Application Guide.

Flinders Online Application guide

I've applied - what happens next?

Normally, we will inform you of the outcome of your application within 3-5 working days after submission.

If further information is required, we will contact you via email with details on what is needed and how to provide it.

Are HELP Loans available?

Yes, government-supported HECS-HELP and FEE-HELP loan area available to help eligible students pay for their higher education tuition fees.

HECS-HELP is for students enrolled in a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) to cover their student contribution amount.
FEE-HELP is for eligible domestic fee-paying students to cover their full tuition fees.

Both loans are indexed to reflect changes in the cost of living but are otherwise interest free. HELP Loans must be repaid through the tax system once your income reaches a certain threshold, with payments increasing as your earnings rise.