Master of Public Health
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Master of Public Health
Our Master of Public Health focuses on the prevention of illness and promotion of health with opportunities to develop essential knowledge and skills required for practitioners in public health – including the effective management of community health problems to improve conditions and outcomes. Who is it for? Students from a…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Our Master of Public Health focuses on the prevention of illness and promotion of health with opportunities to develop essential knowledge and skills required for practitioners in public health – including the effective management of community health problems to improve conditions and outcomes.
Who is it for?
Students from a diverse range of medical, non-medical, academic and professional backgrounds looking for advanced postgraduate training to equip them with the skills and requirements for a career as a public health professional.
Career paths
Our Master of Public Health leads to hands-on careers in public health, such as working with people in the field, as well as research-oriented jobs which involve conducting studies and examining overall health trends.
Careers in public health include:
public health officer in government health departments
health educator
health promotion officer
clinical research manager
health information manager
health project manager
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The Australian National University (ANU) is one of Australia’s premier universities and ranked amongst the best in the world. It was created by Federal Parliament in 1946 to drive the nation forward and advance Australia’s international standing through research and education of the highest quality. ANU is distinctive because of its national mission, international focus and impressive record in research and education for undergraduate and postgraduate students. Our leading researchers drive our educational programs and shape the ANU learning experience. Students at ANU enjoy excellent staff-student ratios and great employment prospects. They benefit from award-winning and challenging teaching, first-rate facilities and the collegial atmosphere of a residential campus.
The University of Sydney, located in Sydney, Australia, is a world-renowned institution that is ranked in the top 20 universities in the world (QS World University Rankings, 2024). Students come from all over the globe to study at undergraduate and postgraduate level. Students have the choice of selecting from Australia’s widest range of programmes and disciplines. Offering over 400 study areas to select from, the university has two subjects that are ranked in the top ten in the world, with an additional 30 disciplines ranked amongst the top 50 in the world (QS 2023 Subject Rankings). Career opportunities for students are enhanced through internships and work experience, as well as the option of studying abroad for part of their degree through one of the university’s overseas programmes.
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