Master of Public Health

Public health is a broad field which aims to improve and protect the health and well-being of the general population. As a public health practitioner, you can make a real difference to the lives of local, national and international communities.

Public health practitioners help individuals and communities to have greater control over their health and well-being, and to influence organisational and political environments in ways that lead to better health for all. They work across the lifespan, including the early years, child and adolescent health, and healthy aging to support population health.

We realise that public health is such a broad area, which is why this masters degree offers a variety of elective units to allow you to specialise in an area of interest. You will also work closely with public health industry professionals and complete research projects on current issues in public health, which will help form a personal portfolio of evidence to support your transition into the profession.

This course has been accredited by ECU as an AQF Level 9 Masters Degree (Coursework) Award.

1. Apply cognitive, technical and interpretative skills to investigate, evaluate and synthesise complex psychosocial and health issues in authentic situations.
2. Apply communication and collaboration skills to design and implement contributions to public health practice and scholarship.
3. Demonstrate expert judgement and autonomy when initiating, planning and executing a substantial public health study.
4. Reflect critically on a complex body of public health knowledge, research principles and methods to demonstrate mastery of public health practice and scholarship.

1. Apply cognitive, technical and interpretative skills to investigate, evaluate and synthesise complex psychosocial and health issues in authentic situations.
2. Apply communication and collaboration skills to design and implement contributions to public health practice and scholarship.
3. Demonstrate expert judgement and autonomy when initiating, planning and executing a substantial public health study.
4. Reflect critically on a complex body of public health knowledge, research principles and methods to demonstrate mastery of public health practice and scholarship.

Public health graduates may work in health promotion or health services, epidemiology, policy development, planning and evaluation and community development. Graduates can also gain employment in fields which relate to emergency management and recovery, community nutrition, physical activity or in fields which support people with addictions.

Health Promotion Officer, Project Officer, Health Education Officer, Community Health Lead, Public Health Lead, Research Assistant/Officer

• Graduate Diploma of Public Health

• Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated)
  Upon completion of the Master of Public Health, students interested in further study in the field of Public Health should consider the Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated).