Griffith University

Program

As health systems around the world confront challenges including emerging diseases, environmental change and widening health inequities, public health professionals with advanced skills are essential. The Master of Global Public Health at Griffith will develop your analytical, research, and strategic skills to understand population health trends and contribute to effective public health initiatives.

Highlights of studying the Master of Global Public Health

• Develop advanced knowledge of global public health systems and policy
• Examine the social, environmental and economic determinants of health
• Build expertise in epidemiology and evidence-based public health practice
• Design and evaluate population health programs and prevention strategies
• Engage communities through health promotion and participatory public health approaches
• Enhance your research and professional leadership skills

Courses in research inquiry and applied field methods develop the analytical skills you’ll need to investigate emerging health challenges and inform evidence-based policy. Choose to undertake a supervised research dissertation or tailor your studies through electives in areas like digital health, mental health, international nutrition, infection prevention, disaster resilience, sexual health promotion, and First Peoples health.

With growing global investment in disease prevention, health promotion and resilient health systems, the Master of Global Public Health prepares you for professional roles across public health practice, research and health policy in Australia and internationally:

• Health program planning and evaluation
• Health promotion and community engagement
• Epidemiology and biostatistics
• Health policy and systems management
• Planetary and environmental health
• Maternal and child health
• Public health nutrition
• International health and humanitarian aid

Opportunities may exist in state and federal health departments, public health units, community health, local government and research. Public health graduates are also highly sought after by non-government organization health agencies and international aid agencies.