Master of Public Health (Global Nutrition and Active Living)

Globalisation, climate change and demographic transition have led to shifts in health needs all over the world. This course has been developed to prepare health professionals to be ready and able to respond to these changes.

Uniquely, this course focuses on both global nutrition and active living in diverse communities, from both an Australian and international perspective.

You'll develop the specialist knowledge and skills that the global marketplace demands, for a challenging but rewarding career in public health, emergencies and development.

You can choose to specialise in one of the two streams offered:

• global public health nutrition
• public health and active living.

There is also a unit on 'nutrition in emergencies' offered independently, which is aligned with internationally recognised content.

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 and average annual salaries in Australia (according to Job Outlook) are:

• health promotion officer
• policy manager.

To attain the Master of Public Health (Global Nutrition and Active Living), students will be required to complete 192 credit points consisting of:

• 168 credit points core units
• 24 credit point of either Profession Project or Minor Thesis

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.

Before applying, you should consider whether you also want to apply for:

• Special admission programs: Depending on your life circumstances you may be eligible for special consideration of your application.
• Advanced standing: If you have significant experience or studies elsewhere you may be eligible for credit for some units of your course and not have to undertake them.

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