Program Overview

Will you help design a healthier - and safer - future?

There's never been a more important time to learn about the power of public health.

With an ever-increasing need for public health initiatives to prevent and protect the community from diseases, the world needs skilled professionals who understand contemporary public health research and practice.

And you don't need a health background to pursue an in-demand career in public health.

Our Master of Public Health will give you important foundations in systems thinking, epidemiology, policy and research methods. Learn how to gather, interpret and leverage health data to create a healthier society. Understand the key principles of promotion, protection and prevention. Develop your research skills and learn how to influence our health systems.

You'll gain the skills you need to work in health systems around the world. By developing a global and multidisciplinary approach, you'll gain an understanding of public health that can genuinely influence the wellbeing of individuals, families and communities.

You'll learn:

• Systems thinking: Understand how the systems in our society are intrinsically linked to the health of individual people.
• Epidemiology and biostatistics: Learn how to gather and interpret health data, and improve health outcomes for your community.
• Approaches to public health: Understand how theoretical principles can help you solve public health problems.
• Policy and practice: Learn how to create policies that can improve health outcomes and develop practices that promote better health in your community.
• Leadership: Develop the confidence to lead public health initiatives.

Specialisation in Digital Health

Leverage digital health technologies to improve clinical and health outcomes.

In this specialisation, you'll learn about the foundations of digital health, including health informatics, data and information systems, and the social, technical and strategic factors influencing the design, adoption and use of digital health solutions. You'll explore a range of digital health technologies, such as mobile health (mHealth) apps, clinical decision support systems and electronic health records, and consider their applications and potential to transform healthcare delivery and health outcomes.