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Do you know what data public health units collect on cases of disease and how they use it for public health action?
Join experts from the University of Tasmania’s Public Health Team for a Public Health Surveillance webinar.
Presenter
Michelle McPherson – Associate Professor of Public Health
When
Tuesday 19th August 2025, 4.00pm – 5.00pm (AEST)
Course options
Course options
The Graduate Certificate in Public Health articulates seamlessly with full recognition of credit points into the Master of Public Health.
The duration of the Master of Public Health can be reduced by up to 50 credit points by applying for recognition of relevant skills and experience.
Graduate Certificate in | Graduate Diploma of | Master of |
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Total 4 units (50 credit points)
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Total 8 units (100 credit points)
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Total 16 units (200 credit points).
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Minimum 1 Year, 
OnlineMaster of |
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Total 16 units (200 credit points).
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Graduate Certificate in |
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Total 4 units (50 credit points)
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Career opportunities
The healthcare industry is expected to grow by over 15 per cent over the next five years.* Career outcomes are focused on fields relating to:
- improving health
- protecting health
- maintaining and raising standards of health and social care
- working with information (health intelligence)
- working in academic public health (teaching and researching)
- leading strategic planning, management, and policy development
- designing and evaluating public health interventions.
25.8%
Projected employment growth in health professionals
Ten years to 2033^
43.0%
Share of the part-time role employment market
in the healthcare industry^
16.0%
Share of Public Health roles in healthcare industry
to May 2028^
*Australian Bureau of Statistics data
^Jobs and Skills Australia Employment Projections to May 2028
Duration: 50 minutes
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In this webinar, we introduce the surveillance of infectious diseases and the ten steps of outbreak management.
Health partner scholarships
To help you advance your career, generous scholarships are available for the graduate certificate and graduate diploma degrees to employees of our valued industry partners. On completion of the graduate diploma, eligible students may progress to a master's degree.
Search for your employer, speak to your workplace or contact us on 13 8827 to find out more.
Student experience - Passion for health begins at home
It wasn’t until he studied at university that Timothy Kariotis fully gained an understanding of why people from his hometown in Devonport, Tasmania were experiencing poor health.
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Whether you're contemplating the next step in your career, seeking a change, or looking to consolidate your experience with a qualification, a postgraduate degree will give you a competitive edge.
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Take the next step
Applying to study with us is free using our simple online form.
Find out how to apply to get started.
Whether you're contemplating the next step in your career, seeking a change, or looking to consolidate your experience with a qualification, a postgraduate degree will give you a competitive edge.
If you would like help applying, please enquire with our friendly team. You can even set up an appointment to be guided through the process.