Master of Public Health - Health promotion

Course Overview Will you help design a healthier - and safer - future?There's never been a more important time to learn about the power of public health.With an ever-increasing need for public health initiatives to prevent and protect the community from diseases, the world needs skilled professionals who understand contemporary public health research and practice.And you don't need a health background to pursue an in-demand career in public health.Our Master of Public Health will give you important foundations in systems thinking, epidemiology, policy and research methods. Learn how to gather, interpret and leverage health data to create a healthier society. Understand the key principles of promotion, protection and prevention. Key Program Highlights Develop your research skills and learn how to influence our health systems.You'll gain the skills you need to work in health systems around the world. By developing a global and multidisciplinary approach, you'll gain an understanding of public health that can genuinely influence the wellbeing of individuals, families and communities.You'll learn:Systems thinkingUnderstand how the systems in our society are intrinsically linked to the health of individual people.Epidemiology and biostatisticsLearn how to gather and interpret health data, and improve health outcomes for your community.Approaches to public healthUnderstand how theoretical principles can help you solve public health problems.Policy and practiceLearn how to create policies that can improve health outcomes and develop practices that promote better health in your community.LeadershipDevelop the confidence to lead public health initiatives.The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 9 - Masters Degree.