Macquarie University

Program

Key changes in population characteristics (for example ageing), the growth of lifestyle diseases (for example obesity) and the widespread nature of the mental health crisis mean that skilled public health leaders and innovators are in demand.

The innovative, interdisciplinary and future-focused Master of Public Health will prepare you for a dynamic career dedicated to preventing disease, promoting health and addressing health-related issues in our globalized world. You’ll gain in-depth knowledge and understanding of the importance of public health, and skills in leadership, teamwork and innovation as well as practical skills that are essential to public health practice.

Key Features
Apply tools for data collection, analysis and interpretation – Develop the evidence-based reasoning and informatics approaches essential to public health practice.

Get skilled at evaluating and applying population health concepts – Identify and address Australia’s major health concerns, including those relevant to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Review key environmental, socioeconomic and cultural factors – Examine factors that impact human health, influence the global and social burden of disease, and contribute to health disparities.

Implement and manage specialized projects – Work in interdisciplinary teams to plan, resource, assess and evaluate public health advocacy projects.

Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Macquarie MPH are equipped to work in government and non-government organizations, business, public health clinical or community settings, multilateral aid organizations, or other groups concerned with health, human rights, indigenous issues, environmental health, health leadership, and/or development.