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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 academic distinction 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 to match their aspirations and professional objectives. Every specialization includes diverse 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 the Professional Development Practicum or research projects, equipping students with practical workplace competencies and investigative abilities.Regardless of their chosen focus, participants will obtain fundamental public health expertise to advance their professional trajectories.This public health pathway equips you with versatile quantitative and qualitative analytical techniques for addressing intricate health challenges, alongside the conceptual frameworks essential for achieving equitable population health outcomes. You'll develop competencies applicable to public health practice in both industrialized and developing nations, while cultivating leadership abilities to devise cooperative approaches for contemporary interconnected public health concerns across all contexts.
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.