Master of Public Health (Advanced)

Entry Requirements

Australian bachelor's degree or equivalent

AND

Academic IELTS 6.5 (no band less than 6.0) or equivalent.

Course Details

The Master of Public Health (Advanced) builds upon existing knowledge and skills to better equip health professionals in addressing public health issues. The course emphasises the social determinants of health and prepares you to address inequalities for the most vulnerable populations around the world.

This degree gives professionals from a broad range of health backgrounds the advanced knowledge and skills to address public health challenges locally and around the world. You’ll enhance your understanding of current global and environmental health issues, ethical practice, health policy, systems and economics, along with social, behavioural and cultural determinants of health and welfare. As an extended degree, this is ideal for international students.

Learning outcomes

Apply local and global health awareness to public health challenges.

Design and apply intervention strategies to detect, prevent and control diseases.

Apply knowledge and skills of systematic research to public health practice.

Career opportunities

Public Health professionals work in a range of roles in government, private, not-for-profit organisations, and the university sector. The potential career paths are diverse and can be found in a range of employment settings.

Potential career paths

Health Promotion Officer

Health Services Worker

Community Development Officer

Research and Development Officer

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