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Courses in planetary & community health

VU offers a broad range of courses across vocational education (TAFE) and higher education (university) addressing planetary health, and community health and sustainability.

Read about some of our higher education courses in the area.

Postgraduate Certificate in Planetary Health

Graduate certificate in planetary health

Record global temperatures and the coronavirus pandemic have brought planetary health to centre stage. Planetary health recognises the relationship between human health and the health of the planet – and the impact of human behaviour upon the natural world. Drawing on a range of disciplines, this new course focuses on finding local solutions within a global context. Students explore pressing issues including climate change and disaster response, foregrounding important viewpoints such as Aboriginal knowledges and local community needs. Graduating with practical knowledge, students will be prepared to design and apply innovative responses to issues in the workplace and community – creating healthier, fairer, and more sustainable environments.

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People, Place & Planet | Study Essential online module

In response to inquiries about the significance of planetary health, the Learning Hub is creating a study module on the topic. Initially for first-year students, the module will examine what a commitment to people, place and planet means for our studies and careers.

This one-hour online module will be available in 2022 for students, and subsequently for staff.

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Uplift programs

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Block Model

VU's unique Block Model helps students from all backgrounds manage work and study.

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First in family program

VU Kick Start is a free program for commencing students who are the first in their family to attend university.

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Student ambassador program

VU's Student Ambassador Program gives students the opportunity to build communication, leadership and professional networking skills.

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Hear from our students

Flow-on effect: Water researcher sets sights on the future

As a researcher, every day is a dream come true. Only 12% of engineers in Australia are female, so I strive to achieve, and hope that I can motivate future generations.

Zohreh Rajabi — Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil Engineering), Doctor of Philosophy
Zohreh's story
Rewriting the planet's future

This course provides valuable insights into the challenges we’re facing now and will continue to encounter in coming decades.

Nick Gibbs — Graduate Certificate in Planetary Health
Nick's story
Jacinta's making a splash in sustainability

The Bachelor of Science at VU was super hands-on, which I loved. In my job now I get to help conserve this extraordinary place.

Jacinta Early — Bachelor of Science
Read Jacinta's story

Sustainable development goals

VU has made a strategic commitment to protecting Country and addressing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at every opportunity.

The 17 SDGs align with VU’s strong tradition of social justice and our moral purpose of transforming the lives of students and communities. We are holding ourselves accountable for protecting Country and contributing to the SDGs through our curriculum, student support, and community outreach.

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