Master of Global Public Health

Our postgraduate degree will give you the knowledge and skills needed to find solutions to current and emerging health challenges.

You will learn to appraise public health evidence, and contribute to collaborative programs and policies.

On graduation, you will be skilled in developing public health solutions for sustainable development. You will be a voice for inclusive policy and practice, advocating for all members of society, and ensuring Indigenous views are heard.

With excellent problem-solving and people skills gained through work-based learning, you will be ready to begin your career.

The Master of Global Public Health is a recommended option for recent graduates with ambitions to work in health policy and programs, and health professionals interested in enhancing their professional practice.

With significant global changes in public health, there is a need for professionals with the high-level knowledge and skills to respond to these changes.

Graduates of this course will be well-equipped for a diverse and rewarding career in areas such as:

• global health, nutrition, physical activity research and teaching
• community development work in health, nutrition and food security
• delivering health, food and nutrition programs in response to emergencies
• health policy development
• program planning, development and evaluation
• specific population focused health interventions (e.g. older adults, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, chronically diseased populations)
• inclusive physical activity programming
• physical activity and sedentary behaviour measurement.

You may find work opportunities both in Australia and internationally within:

• national, state and local governments
• the United Nations and other international health organisations (WHO, UNICEF, ACSM, International Coalition for Aging and Physical Activity)
• non-profit organisations
• academic institutions and research institutions.

While many job opportunities will be overseas, some example job titles, job prospects and average annual salaries in Australia (according to Labour Market Insights) are:

• health promotion officer
• policy manager.

To attain the award of Master of Global Public Health, students will be required to complete 192 credit points consisting of:

• 144 credit points of Core Studies
• 24 credit points of Capstone Unit
• 24 credit points of Elective Units

Use our credit calculator to find out how much credit you could get towards your course, based on your previous study.

If you have completed study with another university or institution and believe you are eligible to receive credit for skills and past study, you can apply for advanced standing.

Applications for advanced standing can be made after a discussion with your course chair or academic adviser.