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We offer an innovative and diverse range of programs relevant to a changing society. That, combined with our carefully-considered industry links, award-winning teachers and world-renowned researchers, has helped make Griffith the number one Australian university destination for students from 28 countries.

What is Public Health?

Public Health is the study and management of human health in the greater community and environment. Global population pressures, environmental problems and social patterns have huge consequence for public health.

From disaster response to communicable disease management, pollution control to nutrition and hygiene, and school and workplace health, public health solutions reduce the pressure on our health systems and the impact on our environment.

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