Master of Public Health
Master of Public Health
This new multidisciplinary course is designed for those seeking to develop their skills and knowledge in public health. Whether you already work in public health or want to move into the field, our course prepares you for contemporary public health practice that addresses traditional and emerging issues that threaten to…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
This new multidisciplinary course is designed for those seeking to develop their skills and knowledge in public health. Whether you already work in public health or want to move into the field, our course prepares you for contemporary public health practice that addresses traditional and emerging issues that threaten to negatively impact communities and the environment.
You will acquire conceptual knowledge and practical skills to support public health action across educational, organisational, socio-economic, environmental and political domains to improve population health.
In your second year you will have the opportunity to carry out research with an academic supervisor or enhance your practice and leadership skills.
Course content is aligned to the competencies from the Council of Academic Public Health Institutions Australasia, exploring:
Health monitoring and surveillance
Disease prevention and control
Health promotion
Health protection
Health policy, planning and management
Evidence-informed professional population health practice.
Our Master of Public Health students come from a variety of fields, including medicine and allied health, biomedical and laboratory-based sciences, nutrition, occupational and environmental health, health promotion, social sciences, education, communications, business and management.
You can exit this course with a Graduate Certificate in Public Health or a Graduate Diploma in Public Health once you have completed certain units. Other certificates and diplomas may also be available in combination with this course.
How this course will make you industry ready
The curriculum is designed from a global public health perspective. You will be collaborating with peers from all over the world.
There are a number of study options available including fully online, full-time or part-time study.
You will acquire important knowledge and skills, which will benefit you from day one and help you make a difference in your current role.
You will be taught by highly qualified and experienced teaching staff.
What jobs can the Public Health lead to?
As a graduate, you may work in a number of fields, including health administration, protection or promotion. You may work in the public sector or with nongovernment organisations, such as the Heart Foundation, Cancer Council and Red Cross; or with research institutes, universities and international bodies, such as the World Health Organization.
What you’ll learn
Apply research based specialised knowledge including recent developments in public health together with applicable research principles and methods
Reflect critically on theoretical knowledge, public health scholarship, advocacy and professional practice
Investigate, analyse and synthesize complex information and problems that impact directly or indirectly on public health outcomes
Interpret theoretical propositions, methodologies, conclusions and professional decisions to specialist and non specialist audiences
Evaluate the applicability of existing and emerging technologies for public health practice
Apply knowledge and skills to new situations in the course of public health practice leading to further learning
Critically evaluate the impact of environmental and geographical context, local institutions and culture on public health outcomes
Articulate, defend and apply a theoretical understanding of social justice implicit in public health practice
Demonstrate a high level of personal autonomy and accountability when interacting with diverse individuals, communities and organisations as an advocate/champion of public health
REQUIREMENTS
A bachelor degree from a tertiary institution preferably in health, education, behavioural sciences, social sciences or management.
Certificate in Advanced English (CAE): Grade C; and Pearson Test of English Academic: 60. IELTS (International English Language Testing System) – Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking – 6.0; Overall band score 6.5; TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) 79 (overall) Reading 13 Listening 13 Speaking 18 Writing 21.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Curtin University is Western Australia’s largest and most culturally diverse university with Australia’s third largest international student population. Around 60,000 students from more than 130 countries study a Curtin degree, at locations including Perth, Margaret River, Kalgoorlie, Sydney, Malaysia and Singapore. Our cultural diversity adds a rich and valuable dimension to the campus atmosphere, preparing all graduates to live and work effectively in an increasingly global environment. We offer a range of industry-aligned undergraduate and postgraduate courses in business, humanities, health, engineering and related sciences. We also have a long-standing focus on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander education and culture, supported by our Centre for Aboriginal Studies.Curtin is widely recognised for its practical research that is focused on solving timely, real-world problems. In recent years our research activity has grown significantly, driving our rapid rise up the international university rankings.As a university that never settles, we will continue to develop existing partnerships and establish new ones in areas relevant to our research and teaching.
