Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health
Public Health
A course by
AUT
Advance your knowledge in public health, gain expertise to address contemporary health challenges, and prepare for leadership roles managing public health risks. The Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health at AUT covers topics such as health systems, equity, Māori development, policy, and more.
NZ$11,852
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Core skills this course teaches
Promote health and address health inequities
Develop advanced knowledge and skills to promote health and address social, economic, and community factors impacting wellbeing.
Leadership in Public Health
Prepare for leadership and management roles in public health policy, systems, and programmes.
About This Course
The Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health at AUT equips students with the skills to contribute to public health management, disease control, health promotion, leadership, and policy development. The programme integrates principles of social justice, equity, and community empowerment. Students engage with core and elective courses covering epidemiology, Māori health development, disaster risk management, digital health leadership, and related areas. Flexible, blended delivery allows for study at the South Campus with some courses at City or North Campus. Graduates are prepared for roles in public health and pathways to further study.
Course Content
- Principles of Public Health
- Social Epidemiology
- Te Hau o te Ora Hauora Māori Development
- Public Health Policy and Systems
- Electives in Disaster and Emergency Risk Communication
- Disasters and Development
- Disability and Health
- Quantitative and Qualitative Research
- Health Leadership and Management
- Critical Inquiry for Evidence Based Practice
- Digital Health Disruption
- Digital Health Leadership
- Māori Health Research Practice
- Public Health Programme Management
- Global Health
- Health Law
- Environmental Change and Humanitarian Action
Entry Requirements
Build towards these roles
Public health analystPublic health managerHealth promotion specialistPolicy adviserCommunity health programme leaderRoles in health service management
Build skills in these industries
Public HealthHealth Services
