Master of Public Health
La Trobe University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00115M
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. Develop your research skills and learn how to influence our health systems.
Structure
To qualify for the award of Master of Public Health, students must complete 240 credit points consisting of: 240 credit points of core subjects which includes 100 hours of placement.
Subjects
- First Year Subjects: Academic Integrity Module
- Epidemiology and Biostatistics
- Health Policy Development and Implementation
- Health Promotion Strategy and Practice
- Health Systems
- Principles of Public Health
- Public Health Responses
- Social and Cultural Perspectives in Public Health
- Systems Thinking and Leadership
Standard entry requirements
Postgraduate: Prerequisites - Course specific requirements - 240 credit point pathway
