Master of Public Health

Course Details

Our Master of Public Health will equip you with the tools to investigate, critique and respond to real world population health problems in local and global contexts. This course uniquely offers the opportunity to learn from acclaimed Menzies School of Health Research professionals in the specialist areas of Indigenous health, global health, public health practice and health research. You will acquire advanced knowledge and skills in: epidemiology, biostatistics, quantitative and qualitative research methods. You will learn to analyze and interpret population health information, evaluate and design public health interventions and formulate strategies to address complex health and social issues. You will apply public health approaches to: health promotion, disease control, health systems, health policy, decision making, the environment, the sustainable development goals. You will also have the opportunity to consolidate your learning by undertaking a research project supervised by an expert in the field. Graduates have gone on to secure employment in national and international health services and government ministries; as well as in international health, development and humanitarian organizations and universities. They have become public health leaders, program planners, analysts, evaluators, health policy officers and professional practitioners. Our MPH graduates also continue on academic pathways to careers as successful health researchers. This course requires a high level of academic reading and writing. The University's academic support services are on hand should you need support. Students in this course are enrolled in CDU units, as CDU students. Educators from Menzies School of Health Research coordinate and deliver the course. International Students This course is also offered as part of a two year package. See below:- Graduate Certificate of Infectious Disease Prevention and Control PLUS Master of Public Health - Graduate Diploma of Public Health OR Graduate Diploma of Health Research PLUS Master of Public Health

Qualification: Master Degree (By Coursework)

Course structure: The Master of Public Health is a one and a half year course. The core units cover the essential knowledge and skills of public health and the choice of specialist electives provide you with opportunities to explore various areas of public health practice, Indigenous health and global health. The research project is an option that enables you to plan and implement a substantial research based project in the public health area, under the supervision of an experienced researcher. Delivered externally online; some units are offered with an internal option.