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Renowned across both professional and academic circles, this program cultivates outstanding graduates prepared to tackle pressing public health issues now and in the years ahead. Instruction is provided by Victoria's foremost public health practitioners, hospital specialists, and international health authorities. Leveraging strong ties with The Alfred Hospital, some coursework occurs at the Alfred Research Alliance facility in central Melbourne. Combining online and intensive face-to-face learning, the Master of Public Health delivers the prestige of a Monash qualification while accommodating working professionals' schedules and offering exceptional networking prospects.The curriculum features six specialized tracks, enabling students to customize their education according to personal interests and professional aspirations. Each specialization includes various supplementary elective options to broaden knowledge:EpidemiologyGlobal and planetary healthHealth economicsHealth policyHealth promotionPublic healthComprehensive information about each specialization is available via links at the page footer.The program also incorporates hands-on learning experiences including Professional Development Practicums or research case studies, equipping students with practical workplace competencies and investigative abilities.This concentration emphasizes disease prevention and health enhancement. Participants will develop comprehensive knowledge about population health determinants and diverse intervention strategies, covering both individual and community-level methods. Discover how to motivate health-conscious behaviors and establish supportive physical, social, and economic environments that foster wellbeing. Graduates from this stream will be ideally positioned for roles in governmental health promotion departments, NGOs (including major health organizations), and health insurance providers.
Entry Level 1: 96 points to complete Duration: 2 years 
An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a non-cognate discipline with at least a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 60% or qualification and experience approved by the faculty.