Graduate Certificate in Health Science

Why study the Graduate Certificate in Health Science?

The Graduate Certificate in Health Science is designed for professionals working in a variety of settings, including area health services, hospitals, the aged care sector and community organisations, to enable them to effectively assess and respond to emerging health planning and management issues.

The following specialisations are offered: Aged Care Management; Health Planning; Health Services Management; Health Promotion; Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations; International Health; Marketing; Occupational Health and Safety; Occupational and Environmental Hygiene; Operations Management; Research Studies. A generic health science option is also available.

The flexible program allows you to undertake specialisations to meet your interest and career aspirations. You will have the opportunity to select a specialty from nine options, offered on the basis of industry demand. UWS also provides flexible delivery with blended learning and distance units, taught by experts in the field, and flexible entry options that allow you to progress to the Master of Health Science following satisfactory completion of relevant units.

Career Opportunities

As a Graduate Certificate in Health Science recipient you are equipped to pursue careers in areas as diverse as health services management, aged care management, health planning, international health, health promotion, occupational health and safety, occupational and environmental hygiene and research studies.

How to Apply

All domestic applications for entry to UWS postgraduate courses must be made through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) (opens in a new window). Step by step instructions are available on the How to Apply pages.

All international applications for entry to UWS postgraduate courses must be made via the International Student Admission Application form. Step by step instructions are available on the International Admissions pages.