Master of Public Health (Advanced)
Master of Public Health (Advanced)
The Master of Public Health (Advanced) builds upon existing knowledge and skills to better equip health professionals in addressing public health issues. The course emphasises the social determinants of health and prepares you to address inequalities for the most vulnerable populations around the world. This degree gives professionals from a…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Master of Public Health (Advanced) builds upon existing knowledge and skills to better equip health professionals in addressing public health issues. The course emphasises the social determinants of health and prepares you to address inequalities for the most vulnerable populations around the world.
This degree gives professionals from a broad range of health backgrounds the advanced knowledge and skills to address public health challenges locally and around the world. You’ll enhance your understanding of current global and environmental health issues, ethical practice, health policy, systems and economics, along with social, behavioural and cultural determinants of health and welfare. As an extended degree, this is ideal for international students.
Learning outcomes
Apply local and global health awareness to public health challenges.
Design and apply intervention strategies to detect, prevent and control diseases.
Apply knowledge and skills of systematic research to public health practice.
Career opportunities
Public Health professionals work in a range of roles in government, private, not-for-profit organisations, and the university sector. The potential career paths are diverse and can be found in a range of employment settings.
Potential career paths
Health Promotion Officer
Health Services Worker
Community Development Officer
Research and Development Officer
REQUIREMENTS
Australian bachelor’s degree or equivalent; AND
Academic IELTS 6.5 (no band less than 6.0) or equivalent.
OR alternative entry requirement may be available. Alternative entry may include assessment and approval of prior study, or successful completion of a readiness assessment.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Torrens University Australia was designed with one purpose, employability. It’s at the centre of all that the university does, with industry relevant courses taught by leading experts. The university has strong connections, offering industry placements with more than 3,600 industry contacts.Built on the strong foundations of distinguished schools and colleges, such as Billy Blue College of Design and Blue Mountains International Hotel Management School, Torrens University is Australia’s fastest growing university. All the university’s undergraduate and postgraduate courses are designed with industry, for industry.With faculties in Design and Creative Technology, Business, Hospitality, Education and Health. Torrens University offers flexible higher educational study options on-campus, online or a hybrid of both.
