Master of Public Health/Master of Global Health (Extension)

Program Overview

The Master of Global Health (Extension)/Master of Public Health is a two-year full-time or four-year part-time program that prepares students for careers in global and public health. The program includes core courses in health promotion, epidemiology, biostatistics, and global health, as well as elective courses that allow students to tailor their studies to their interests. Graduates are qualified to work in a variety of settings, including government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and research institutions.

Program Outline

Outline:

The Master of Global Health (Extension)/Master of Public Health can be completed in two years of full-time study or four years part-time. The program is made up of 16 courses total, including:

• Core courses
• Health Promotion and Social Perspectives of Health
• Foundations in Public Health and Health Care Systems
• Global Health and Development
• Foundations of Epidemiology
• Foundations of Biostatistics
• Elective courses
• Visit the program handbook to view the elective courses on offer.

Careers:

There’s strong demand for global and public health professionals in the public and private health sectors, both within Australia and internationally. Our graduates typically find work through a range of employers, including bilateral and multilateral international aid organisations, UN-based organisations, civil society and NGOs, private foundations, health departments, academia and development-based organisations. This program can lead to a career in:

• government departments and ministries of health
• public health networks
• local area health services
• universities and research institutes
• international health policy and funding institutions
• non-governmental agencies
• mental health services