Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health (DPH)
Public Health
A course by
Otago University
A one-year full-time (or longer part-time) programme covering a broad range of public health topics. The qualification combines four core papers with four options and is available with endorsements in Epidemiology, Health Promotion, or Social Research Methods.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Available in 3 locations
It will take a total of 1 year
Core skills this course teaches
Identify and Understand Public Health Issues
Graduates can recognise and assess key challenges and issues affecting population health.
Analyse and Use Health Data
Gain skills in epidemiological and statistical analysis to interpret health trends and inform decision-making.
Design Health Promotion Strategies
Develop, implement, and evaluate evidence-based health promotion initiatives.
What You're Signing Up For
The Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health (DPH) is a broad-based and practical qualification consisting of four core papers and four further papers, either unendorsed or with endorsements in Epidemiology, Health Promotion, or Social Research Methods. It enables graduates to identify and understand public health issues, analyse health data, design health promotion strategies, plan public health interventions, and work collaboratively with professionals and communities.
Course Content
- Core papers: Principles of Epidemiology (PUBH 711), Introduction to Public Health Policy and Systems (PUBH 712), Quantitative Research Methods (PUBH 713), Qualitative Research Methods (PUBH 714)
- Optional/endorsement papers in areas such as Epidemiology, Health Promotion, Social Research Methods, Social and Health Policy, Advanced Methods
- Papers on designing and evaluating public health interventions
- Understanding and analysing health data
- Health promotion strategy development
- Resource allocation and cost in health
What you need to know first
A bachelor's degree
Or a health professional qualification requiring at least three years' full-time tertiary study
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Health
Public Health
Future employment opportunities might be
Public health practitioner
Policy analyst
Health promotion specialist
Epidemiologist