Master of Public Health
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Master of Public Health
Course summary The Master of Public Health is a flexible one-year degree designed to provide a broad introduction to public health. With a strong focus on Work Integrated Learning, industry connections, and practical placements (available through the Public Health Practice specialisation), you will put theory into practice and develop diverse…
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Course summary
The Master of Public Health is a flexible one-year degree designed to provide a broad introduction to public health. With a strong focus on Work Integrated Learning, industry connections, and practical placements (available through the Public Health Practice specialisation), you will put theory into practice and develop diverse skills and knowledge in public health. You will engage in innovative learning experiences that provide advanced work-ready skills and develop a keen analytical and social lens to address issues of global health significance.
Students seeking a two-year program may be interested in the Master of Public Health Extension.
This degree
The Master of Public Health is a truly multi-disciplinary program, offering specialisations drawn from across UOW faculties and study areas. You will be connected to the great public health challenges of our time, to the leading thinkers across disciplines, and to the employers and agencies working to improve health and well-being and reduce inequalities. The program is structured in a manner that responds to the constantly changing health and social issues both at local and international levels. Problem-based learning, case studies, and a strong focus on skills development will ensure you enter the workforce with advanced public health skills and knowledge.
What you will study
You will study four foundational subjects in public health, as well as selecting a specialisation from the following:
Social Systems
Big Data and Decision Science
Indigenous Health
Public Health Practice
Public Health Research
Climate and Environment
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The University of Wollongong (UOW) is a leading Australian university with an international reputation for academic excellence. It is consistently ranked among the top Australian universities for the quality of its teaching and research. The University offers a wide range of degree programs across all levels of study – undergraduate and postgraduate coursework and research: Engineering and IT, Health Sciences and Medicine; Business and Commerce Applied and Natural Sciences; Arts, Communications and Creative Arts; Law and Education.
The University of Wollongong (UOW) is a leading Australian university with an international reputation for academic excellence. It is consistently ranked among the top Australian universities for the quality of its teaching and research. The University offers a wide range of degree programs across all levels of study - undergraduate and postgraduate coursework and research: Engineering and IT, Health Sciences and Medicine; Business and Commerce Applied and Natural Sciences; Arts, Communications and Creative Arts; Law and Education.