Postgraduate Certificate in Public Health
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Overview
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(Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2024)About the Programme
In this Postgraduate Certificate in Public Health programme, students will have the opportunity to gain the skills necessary to launch or advance their public health careers. They will join a global community of professionals working to address modern, global public health challenges.
The programme will enable students to be competent at assessing, critically applying, and synthesising contemporary public health theory, policy and practice to provide evidence-based knowledge in the key public health areas of health improvement, epidemiology, and population health. It will enable them to apply their understanding of public health to underpin a range of interventions to improve public health outcomes, whether it be within government and non-government organisations, commissioning services, the voluntary sector, or community development.
By utilising critical appraisal and reflection, students will be encouraged to challenge their existing attitudes, beliefs, and knowledge, particularly in reference to the multi-dimensional determinants of epidemiology, health and well-being, and health improvement. They will be empowered to present and justify public health issues to their peers, and they will conceptualise and apply theoretical perspectives to complex public health practices or policies. Their career prospects will be broadened in the Public Health sector by gaining the necessary skills for professional public health practice across a broad range of settings including health promotion and improvement, policy formulation, public health intelligence, and planning population health programmes. Upon successful completion of the Postgraduate Certificate in Public Health, students have the opportunity to continue their studies to obtain a Master of Public Health (MPH).
Graduation & Degree Awarded
Students who successfully complete and pass the modules stipulated in the programme structure will be awarded the Postgraduate Certificate in Public Health from Northumbria University, United Kingdom.
The Degree will be the same as that awarded to the on-campus graduates in the United Kingdom.
Key factsDuration4 monthsIntake MonthFebruary, June, and OctoberNumber Of Modules3Mode Of DeliveryBlended LearningAssessment100% assignment-based
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Intakes
There are 3 intakes per year.
Commencement- February
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October
Please contact our programme consultant to obtain a copy of the class schedule.
Minimum Class Size-
20 students
Minimum class size is subject to change and approval by the University and Kaplan Higher Education Academy.
Class may commence with fewer students than indicated above, depending on resource availability. If there are changes to the scheduled commencement date, you will be informed at least 1 week before the scheduled date.
Modules
The Postgraduate Certificate programme consists of 3 modules. The following modules are covered in the programme:
- Health Improvement: Behaviours, Practices, Interventions and Management
- Public Health Fundamentals: Concepts, Theories and Frameworks
- Public Health Intelligence and Epidemiology: Informing Policy and Strategy
Click here for module descriptions.
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Admission CriteriaAcademic Requirements
To be eligible for admission to the Postgraduate Certificate in Public Health, an applicant must hold:
- A Bachelor’s Degree in a Health-related field (Allied Health, Dentistry, Environmental Health, Medicine, Midwifery, Nursing, Pharmacy, Public Health); OR
- A Bachelor’s Degree in an unrelated discipline (that is, a Degree in a discipline other than Allied Health, Environmental Health, Medicine, Nursing, Psychology Clinical Health, Public Health, Research or Biomedical Health).
English Language Requirements- Minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 (with no band less than 6.0); OR
- Other approved equivalent*
*The University accepts a large number of UK and International Qualifications in place of IELTS. You can find details of acceptable tests and the required grades you will need in the English Language section. Click here for more details.
In all cases, the final decision on admission to the programme rests with the University.
Working Experience- Minimum of five years’ equivalent full-time work experience in administration, management and leadership roles within healthcare organisations, and students would be expected to have career goals to work in Health-related organisations.
Progression for students admitted to the Postgraduate Certificate in Public Health to the Master of Public Health is dependent on achieving a minimum pass grade in all modules of the Postgraduate Certificate.
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Fees
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Local ApplicantsApply Now
Part-time (Local Applicants) – Click here to apply online.
Course FeeTuition Fee
The total tuition fee covers university registration, lectures/tutorials/workshops, and main assessments such as assignments/examinations/projects/tests (where applicable), programme materials in digital format, Degree (if earned), and transcript.
S$9,750.05 payable in full
Fee inclusive of 9% GSTReceive a S$500 referral incentive when you recommend a friend to enrol in our Degree programme*.
*Click here for Terms and Conditions for Rebates and other Offers.
Non-Refundable Application Fee
S$239.80
Fee inclusive of 9% GSTStudent Development Fee
S$283.40*
Fee inclusive of 9% GST*Payment for this fee will be included in the first instalment.
The Student Development Fee covers the provision of a comprehensive range of initiatives aimed at enhancing the career and industry-readiness of Kaplan students, such as programmes aimed at improving interpersonal skills, technical and digital skills, as well as career advisory and job matching services. More details can be found here.
Payment OptionsFlywire (Domestic):
New students who wish to pay their application fee or 1st instalment of the programme fee via Flywire may contact their programme consultant for assistance.
PayNow, Mastercard, and Visa are now available for payment via Flywire at https://payment.kaplan.com.sg.
Flywire (International):
For international students making overseas remittance payments through Flywire, please make payment via https://flywire-pay.kaplan.com.sg/#/ (application and programme fees only).
SingPost SAM Kiosk/Mobile App/Web:
For New Students
New students who wish to pay their application fee or their 1st instalment of the programme fee via the SAM kiosk, mobile app, or web can contact the programme consultant for assistance.
Download the SAM mobile app:
Google Playstore
Apple AppstoreSAM online payment website:
https://mysam.singpost.com/webhomeCredit Card 0% Interest Instalment Payment:
Payment to be made at the Payment Counter:
- 6/12 months – DBS/POSB/OCBC/Standard Chartered Bank/UOB
- 6/12/24 months – AMEX
Online Instalment Payment Plan (IPP):
- 6/12 months – AMEX/OCBC/Standard Chartered Bank
Education Loan:
Choose from flexible repayment schemes through the DBS Further Study Assist or OCBC Frank Education Loan.
DBS Further Study Assist
- Pursue your academic dreams with low interest rate of 4.38% p.a. with 2.5% processing fee.
- Loan up to 10x of monthly or combined income with guarantor.
- Standard Repayment: Begin monthly instalments (principal and interest) once your loan is disbursed.
- Flexible repayment options up to 10 years. You can pay back in full or partially without additional fees.
- Terms and conditions apply, subject to bank’s approval.
For assistance, please contact your programme consultant, or click here to get in touch with the loan officers.
OCBC Frank Education Loan
- Low interest rate of 4.5% per year (EIR: 5.17% per year* with 2.5% processing fee)
- Loan up to 10x your monthly income
- Up to 8 years tenure with 3 flexible repayment options to choose from:
1. Standard: Pay monthly instalments (Principal + Interest) once your loan is disbursed
2. Graduated: Pay only interest while studying, and Principal + Interest after graduation
3. Graduated Plus: Pay only interest while studying + 1 year after graduation, and pay Principal + Interest from third year onwards - Terms and conditions apply, subject to bank’s approval.
*Effective Interest Rate (EIR) is assumed on a 2-year course with repayment period of 8 years and Standard Repayment Method. The EIR comprises of 4.5% per year interest rate which is calculated on a monthly rest basis and 2.5% of processing fee of the approved loan amount that is applicable upon disbursement of loan.
Cheque Payment (Singapore banks only):
Cheque should be made payable to “Kaplan Higher Education Academy Pte Ltd”.
Interbank Transfer/Telegraphic Transfer:
Students can make application fee and programme fee payments via Interbank Transfer or Telegraphic Transfer.
Kaplan Higher Education Academy
Bank account details:
Bank name: DBS Bank
Bank address: 12 Marina Boulevard, DBS Asia Central, Marina Bay Financial Centre Tower 3, Singapore 018982
Beneficiary’s name: Kaplan Higher Education Academy Pte Ltd
Bank code: 7171
Branch code: 001
Account no.: 001-900452-7
Swift code: DBSSSGSGImportant Note:
- Please fill in the “Payment description” column with your Invoice details and Student CT number which can be found in the student contract.
- If you wish to make an application fee payment via this method, please contact your programme consultant to acquire your Student CT number.
- For new students: please sign the student contract prior to making the transfer and provide a screenshot of your payment confirmation (including hard copy payment slips, if any) with your CT number to your programme consultant.
- For existing students: please provide a screenshot of your payment confirmation (including hard copy payment slips, if any) to [email protected] or call 6496 5661 for assistance.
Payment Counter Operating Hours:
Wilkie Edge Campus and Odeon 333 Campus, Level 2:
9am – 8pm (Mondays to Fridays)
9am – 3pm (Saturdays)Christmas Eve and New Year Eve: 9am - 1pm
(Closed on Sundays, Public Holidays, and Chinese New Year's Eve)
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DurationDuration
- 4 months
Maximum allowed candidature period- Not applicable
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