Masters (Coursework)
From 2019, this program will be offered at the Gold Coast (and online). This program helps you to develop and further your career in public health practice, research and/or management. It allows you to re-orientate your work interests in health to disease prevention and health promotion and is widely recognised both nationally and internationally as the public health credential for careers in public health. These programs focus on the socio-ecological model of public health that emphasises and analyses the important interactions between the social, biological, economic and environmental determinants of health. They enable you to apply this analytical skill set to plan, implement and evaluate population based interventions that protect and promote health. The program has a strong focus on international health and provides you with the opportunity to focus your public health studies by selecting a range of electives in areas such as public health nutrition, health promotion, climate change, international health, environmental health, and health services management. Duration The Master of Public Health offers a range of different durations depending on your previous studies: If you have: You may be eligible to complete this program in: Bachelor, related discipline 1.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent Bachelor Honours, related discipline OR Graduate Certificate, related discipline OR Graduate Diploma, related discipline 1 year full-time or part-time equivalent (with 40 credit points of advanced standing or credit)