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University of the Sunshine Coast (USC)

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Master of Health Promotion

  • Masters (Coursework)

Foster healthy, safe and supportive environments and communities, and positively influence the health and well-being of people.

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
2 years full-time
Course Code
SC713
Study Mode
Online
Domestic Fees
$20,400 total

About this course

Foster healthy, safe and supportive environments and communities, and positively influence the health and well-being of people. Strengthen community action to save healthcare costs and lives and master topics such as population health, Indigenous well-being, and health promotion practice and build your research skills. Become a work-ready health promotion professional.

In this program you will:

  • Prepare for careers that contribute towards safe, stimulating and enjoyable working and living conditions
  • Study in one of a few masters' programs in Australia focused exclusively on Health Promotion
  • Learn from leading academics, be involved in research, and study in workplace scenarios
  • Study foundations and principles of public health; assessing health and well-being assets and needs, planning, implementing and evaluating health promotion programs, epidemiology, research methods and more

Entry requirements

Entry to the Master of Health Promotion program requires completion of a recognised Bachelor's degree or equivalent from a recognised higher education institution. If you have a Bachelor degree in the same discipline you may be eligible to receive credit of up to 48 units (4 courses).

Non-graduates with extensive relevant industry experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Please note that offshore international students enrolling in this program can only study it fully online. This program is not available to onshore international students on a Student Visa.

English language requirements

If English is not your first language, you also need to meet the minimum English language requirements for your chosen program. If you do not meet the minimum requirements, you may like to enrol in one of our English Language Programs.

Study locations

Online

Career pathways

Career opportunities
  • Academic
  • Community organisations
  • Consultant
  • Educator in international, national, state and local level government and non-government organisations
  • Policy officer
  • Practitioner
  • Private industry
  • Professional associations
  • Project manager
  • Project worker
  • Researcher
  • Social advocate
  • Tertiary institutions
Memberships

Graduates may be eligible to become members of:

  • Australian Health Promotion Association
  • International Union for Health Promotion and Education.
  • Public Health Association of Australia
Accreditation

The Master of Health Promotion has been accredited by the International Union for Health Promotion and Education.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Health Services & Support courses at University of the Sunshine Coast (USC).
88%
Skill scale
88%
Teaching scale