Master of Public Health (2 years)
Master of Public Health (2 years)
The Master of Public Health aims to provide students with the ability to apply knowledge and skills in relation to public health principles, values and practices that reduce inequity in health care access and health outcomes, and improve population health status. Learning outcomes At the completion of the course it…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Master of Public Health aims to provide students with the ability to apply knowledge and skills in relation to public health principles, values and practices that reduce inequity in health care access and health outcomes, and improve population health status.
Learning outcomes
At the completion of the course it is expected that graduates will be able to:
demonstrate advanced knowledge and skills:
- in critical analysis of evidence, complex theories, problems, and concepts regarding social, economic, environmental, and political determinants of health
- in developing, planning, and evaluating public health approaches to health problems
- in critiquing and applying contemporary public health approaches in work-related environments and practice
- of research principles, methodologies, and methods applicable to public health theory, policy and practice
- in creativity and innovation in transferring knowledge to practice
- in effective communication in the workplace and university context
apply an advanced level of knowledge and skills:
- to recognise their own strengths, limitations, and learning style
- in showing initiative and creativity in practice
- to take responsibility, and to advocate for and empower others
- in critical analysis of evidence and theories regarding determinants of health, planning and evaluating public health approaches, work-related environments; and undertaking public health research activities
Your career
Public health has become an increasingly significant focus of government plans worldwide, initiating developments at local and national levels within multiple healthcare settings. Graduates are expected to progress into employment in public health policy, management and practice.
Potential occupations include:
- public health officer
- health administrator
- public health senior consultant
- health promotion planning and evaluation officer
- health information officer
- health and safety manager
- epidemiologist/research analyst
- public health project manager
REQUIREMENTS
Applicants for the Master of Public Health must normally have completed a bachelor degree.
Advanced entry (1.5 years)
Applicants who have completed a qualification listed below may be eligible to complete a program of 54 units. Applicants must normally have completed:
a bachelor degree in a health-related field or
a bachelor degree and no less than two-years work experience in a public health-related field.
English language requirements
IELTS (Academic): 6.0 Overall with 6.0 Speaking, 6.0 Writing; TOEFL iBT: 72 Total score with 18 Speaking, 21 Writing; Pearson PTE Academic: 50 Overall with 50 Speaking, 50 Writing; Cambridge C1 Advanced: 169 Overall with 169 Speaking, 169 Writing; Occupational English Test (OET): 300 Speaking, 300 Writing, 300 Reading, 300 Listening; Duolingo (Up to and including Semester 2, 2024): Overall 95-100
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Ranked in the top 2% of universities in the world (*THE World University Rankings 2023 as a percentage of the total number of universities in the world according to the International Association of Universities), Flinders University is everything a modern university should be – progressive, student-focused, and career-minded.It is home to over 26,000 students, with 5,300 international students from more than 90 countries, and offers globally recognised and industry-accredited qualifications. The university enjoys a high level of industry connections with global leaders enabling its students to take up practical placements and graduate job-ready on completion of study.
