In this innovative course, the origins and evolution of public health and the underlying principles of community-based and community-led public health will be explored. The social-ecological model of health forms the basis of the Master of Public Health and you will study complex adaptive systems thinking and how this influences the way we think about public health.

You will have the opportunity to apply these concepts in practical ways in both strengths-based and disease prevention approaches. This will ensure that you apply your learning to real-world situations.

You will have the opportunity to shape this degree to your own needs by selecting from a range of electives. 

Career Opportunities

The Master of Public Health prepares graduates for work in community-based and community-led health services and organisations including international agencies. You can also work on projects for government and non-government organisations relating to a number of health fields including health promotion and health administration.

Course Structure

• Core Units

  11

• Electives

  2

• Major Units

  None

• Minor Units

  None

Course Structure

You are required to complete a total of 16 units, consisting of:

• 11 core units,
• two electives (12 credit points) from a range of level 8 units, and
• three electives (18 credit points) from a range of level 9 units.

Unit Information

For information on the units, you could study as part of this course, visit the Handbook and select the "Course Structure" tab.

Credit Transfer Information

If you have already completed study relevant to the course you have enrolled in, you may be eligible for credit transfer.