Master of Public Health (020018B)

The Master of Public Health is about protecting and improving health. It prepares students to solve global health issues through evidence-based initiatives. They can focus on one of eight career pathways or create their own bespoke pathway to suit their aspirations. Students will build skills and professional networks that open the door to exciting opportunities and leadership roles in the field.

For those who want to become a leading voice in public health, this course will give them the tools to make it happen. Students will have the opportunity to become an expert in a specific area of public health, and the practical skills they learn will empower them to make an impact on an even larger scale. The course is ideal for both clinical and non-clinical health professionals. It’s also a great fit for graduates from other fields who are passionate about improving the health of individuals, communities and populations.

The Master of Public Health focuses on evidence-based action that drives positive change across health systems. Students will use the latest research to form strategies that tackle global health issues and then bring their ideas to life by creating initiatives for policy change and interventions. Their initiatives could be related to various public health fields, including epidemiology, focusing on disease control and prevention. Students will look at issues from a big-picture angle and promote the conditions that optimize population health.

Students can tailor their degree by choosing electives from eight fields of study: • public health practice • health promotion • epidemiology • health economics and management • applied research • public health nutrition • humanitarian assistance • disability and inclusion

By narrowing in on a field of interest, not only do students get to learn more about what they are passionate about, the expertise they develop creates a pathway between where they are now and their dream role.

Much of what students learn is shaped by Deakin University’s world-class health research. They will have direct access to the research produced by the Institute for Health Transformation which is led by internationally recognized researchers. This research doesn’t just help them when they are studying and solving case studies – it’s incredibly valuable knowledge that they will carry with them throughout their entire career.