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Earning both a Master of Public Health and a Master of Health Research simultaneously provides enhanced career adaptability and prospects. This dual degree offers a robust contemporary credential, empowering graduates to address current and emerging public health challenges with advanced expertise in both public health practice and research methodologies. It also serves as an alternative route to pursuing doctoral studies. Students will gain comprehensive skills to examine, analyze, and develop solutions for population health issues across diverse settings, along with sophisticated capabilities in research design and evidence-based healthcare approaches.
Distinctive aspects of the program include instruction from renowned experts at the Menzies School of Health Research, specializing in Indigenous health, global health initiatives, public health implementation, and research methodologies. The curriculum covers essential topics including epidemiology, biostatistics, and both quantitative and qualitative research techniques. Students will develop proficiency in interpreting population health data, designing effective public health interventions, and creating evidence-informed solutions for multifaceted health and social challenges.
Successful completion of one of the following:
a recognised bachelor degree or a graduate diploma or masters degree in a related area; or
a recognised bachelor degree plus an honours degree or a graduate diploma or masters degree in a non-related area.
Related areas include: public health, health science, primary health care, medicine, social science or health promotion.
English language requirements: