Graduate Certificate in Planetary Health

Victoria University - Online

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Overview

Aim for a meaningful career with the Graduate Certificate in Planetary Health. Planetary health addresses the relationship between the health of the planet and health of communities, understanding that each profoundly impacts the other.

Drawing on a range of disciplines, this course focuses on finding local solutions while sharing learning with communities around the world. It allows you to build on your knowledge in almost any field – from community development, health or education, to science or business – and take your career in a more meaningful direction.

You'll explore pressing issues including climate change and disaster response, and important viewpoints such as Aboriginal knowledges and local community needs.

Graduating with practical knowledge, you'll be prepared to design and apply innovative responses to issues in your workplace and community – creating healthier, fairer, more sustainable environments.

Read about our commitment to planetary health.

Majors

Planetary Health.

Potential Career Outcomes

This course will help professionals across many fields to improve their knowledge, including:
  • Health professionals
  • Teachers and others working in education
  • Business professionals
  • Community services workers.

Depending on your professional background, you might use this certificate to begin a new career in:
  • Environment/sustainability officer
  • Occupational or environmental-health manager
  • Policy analyst
  • Researcher
  • Educator
  • Planetary health advocate
  • Sustainability/social entrepreneur.

Admission Criteria

Please refer to the Victoria University website for admission criteria information.

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