Course results for Master of Public Health

Become a leader in public health.

Gain an ethical, social justice perspective on health care. Get set for work in the public, private or not-for-profit sectors. Build on your existing practice or head into a managerial, analytical or program-based health care role.

Get set to take your public health career to the next level

Further your career in research, management or public health practice. Examine the key  determinants of health, including the social, biological, economic and environmental factors. Focus on international health and choose from a range of electives.

Make your mark on a specific area of public health

Choose from six public health specialisations, including health promotion and Indigenous health. Then work on an advanced research project in that field, which could help you influence future policy. Complete an industry placement to further your experience. 

Make a difference as a public health practitioner

Protect the community against diseases with a career in the public health sector. Discover how to gather data and conduct essential clinical research. Focus on an area that interests you, like adolescent health, nutrition or epidemiology.

Start or progress your career in public health

Available in a longer format for those without a Bachelor Degree in Health, and a fast-track version for those with adequate existing education or experience, this course is ideal for a range of students. Make your mark as a health leader. 

Start or progress your career in public health

Available in a longer format for those without a Bachelor Degree in Health, and a fast-track version for those with adequate existing education or experience, this course is ideal for a range of students. Make your mark as a health leader.

Engage with public health on a global level.

Get set to work for the good health of the world. Gain the specialised knowledge and skill to help improve wellbeing for communities. Study areas including global health, sustainable development, food security and humanitarian assistance.

Understand the intricacies of health policy

Boost your ability to become a leader in your workplace by deepening your knowledge of health policy, systems and institutions. Research and evaluate global health systems. Debate policy formulation, systems and challenges.

Think global when it comes to your health practice career

Take a global view of health practice. Develop your analytical skills and work to plan, implement and evaluate population-based health interventions. Further your career in research, management or public health practice.

A unique course in Australia

Take a dual focus towards policy and social research. Learn how policy is shaped, before gaining skills to design and deliver your own. Use research to address sustainable communities, welfare, immigration, population health and more.