Master of Public Health (Extension)/Master of Infectious Diseases Intelligence

Course Overview The Master of Public Health (Extension)/Master of Infectious Diseases Intelligence enables you to specialise in both public health and infectious disease epidemiology, prevention and control and develop research skills in public health. The Master of Public Health is widely recognised as essential for a career in population health, including health promotion, primary health care, policy formulation, research, and management of health programs. This degree also includes a research project which will cultivate your critical thinking and communication skills as you explore contemporary public health issues. When combined with the Master of Infectious Diseases Intelligence, you will gain a sophisticated understanding and application across a complex body of multidisciplinary knowledge - including infectious diseases intelligence, policy design, implementation and evaluation. Key Program Highlights The program fosters judgment-ready practitioners who can contribute to improving population health and work across a range of contexts including ministries and departments of health government and non-government and voluntary organisations military and first responder organisations primary care and community healthcare services in both public and private sectors.