With over 2,000 public health students graduating in Australia each year, the job market is as competitive as ever. Stand out from the crowd with a Master of Public Health at the ±¬ÁÏÍõ.Ìý
Our 1.5-yearÌýMaster of Public HealthÌýwill provide you with the time needed to build competency and gain skills from a wide range of public health units and electives, allowing you to specialise in an area that will boost your career prospects. You can choose from units of study such asÌýClimate Change and Health,ÌýGlobal Communicable Disease Control, andÌýLeadership and Strategy in Health.ÌýYou will also be able to curate your elective units to develop a specialty in areas such as:
We chose an 18-month format for our flagship masters degree to provide our students with the opportunity to undertake a professional placement or capstone project. Through this you can engage with practitioners and leading academics, gain experience in public health practice and graduate with a competitive edge.
The ±¬ÁÏÍõ School of Public HealthÌýhas thousands of alumni and partners and therefore can offer opportunities few others can.
Our students have participated in a diverse range of placements at:
You can tailor your study schedule around your lifestyle and other commitments with our flexible study options, ideal for full-time workers. You only pay for the units you enrol in each semester and your course may be tax deductible. 
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This course is taught by over 130 public health academics who are the leaders in the Australian public health community and have specialised experience working in organisations such as theÌý,Ìý,Ìý, theÌý, theÌý, andÌý
You’ll learn from experts such as:
You don’t have to come from a health or medical background to study public health at the ±¬ÁÏÍõ. Our students come from a diverse range of academic and professional backgrounds. Regardless of your experience, the structure of our public health programs will provide you with advanced postgraduate training and equip you with the skills and requirements for a career as a public health professional.
Studying public health allows you to broaden your knowledge in your chosen health or research area and add value to an existing career. Public health graduates can pursue a wide range or careers across research and policy positions at private and public health providers, academic institutions, research centres, non-government organisations and government ministries.
Our graduates have gone on to work as:
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