Supporting your career and the future of health care
Upskill, connect and advance your career
At UC we’re invested in the wellbeing of Australia’s population, health care system and the dedicated professionals within it. In support of our health care worker’s aspirations, we’ve established a range of short courses designed to fit study around your work, family and life commitments.
Fast, flexible and informative, our health short courses are delivered by expert academics and leading practitioners. Through online and face-to-face study, you’ll gain specialist skills relevant to your field and learn to apply these to your workplace for maximum impact and career advancement.
Choose your course
Public Health Advocacy
Online
$1,800
15 July 2024
16 hours over 8 evenings
Learn to establish improvements in public health through effective advocacy.
Enrolments close: 30 June 2024
Why study a Health short course?
Our short courses are a great way to get a glimpse into what your future career could look like, and understand your study pathways to get there.
Expert academics
#1 in Canberra (and 5-star) for learner engagement
Good Universities Guide, 2024
Industry-connected
Meet influential peers and grow your industry network
Fast, flexible study
Accessible study for
busy health professionals
Graduate Certificates in Health
If you’re looking for further opportunities to make your mark on the future of health, our suite of Graduate Certificates will help you upskill and reach your potential. Graduate in as little as 4-months with a qualification designed to help you step up and take your career to the next level.
Download your Graduate Certificate Course Guide to learn more.
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