Public health is a multi-disciplinary program that provides the knowledge and skills to work in a wide range of public health professions.
The program integrates knowledge and practice from fields such as environmental health, health promotion, nutrition, public health and epidemiology. It focuses on the systems and practices that shape the health of nations, communities and individuals and the environments in which they live, work and take their leisure.
You will investigate issues that help determine quality of life, such as: globalisation, technology, environmental degradation and population trends, lifestyle and nutrition, control of existing and emerging communicable diseases, workplace health, and food and drug safety.
“In China, the work in this area is more upstream with a preventative focus through education helping people to be more prepared and able to deal with natural disaster.” Nicola’s interest in international development aid has its origins in South Africa, where she spent time as a child. She retains vivid images of poverty-stricken townships.
The Master of Public Health (incorporating the Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma) will help you to develop and further your career in public health practice, research and/or management. It allows you to re-orientate your work in health to disease prevention and health promotion.
If you wish to undertake postgraduate studies with more of a focus on international development or environment and population health, we offer the Master of Science in Public Health (International).