Master of Global Health

Masters (Coursework)

Our course focuses on the social, environmental, economic, and political processes that produce and reinforce patterns of ill-health and health inequity.

Key details

Degree Type

Masters (Coursework)

Duration

1.5 years full-time

Study Mode

Online, In person

About this course

About this course

Our course focuses on the social, environmental, economic, and political processes that produce and reinforce patterns of ill-health and health inequity.

Our teaching and placement opportunities prepare graduates to redress inequity in health and health resources and improve health globally

Who is it for?

Our course is designed for graduates from health and non-health backgrounds who are passionate about equity, and engaging in activities which support and improve health and wellbeing throughout the life course and across the globe.

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Study locations

Camperdown/Darlington

Online

Career pathways

Career paths

Our Master of Global Health will prepare you for a variety of careers, including:

Monitoring and evaluation officer in a non-government organisation
Public health policy analyst/ advisor within a government or non-government organisations
Public health advisor to an international aid agency or government department
Public health officer in a local area or state-level health service
Project officer or health researcher at a university or research institute

Furthermore, Master of Global Health graduates can obtain employment with:

Non-government organisations in Australia and internationally
Government departments and ministries of health
Multilateral and bilateral agencies (such as the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, the United Nations or the World Health Organization)
Australian health services, including Indigenous and community-based health organisations
International health policy institutes
Academic institutions, such as universities or research institutes

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Health Services & Support courses at University of Sydney (USYD).

81.2%

Overall satisfaction

83.8%

Skill scale

67.7%

Teaching scale

82.2%

Employed full-time

$77.9k

Average salary

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