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Utilize nursing expertise across key public health domains such as Indigenous health, elderly care, and disease prevention factors. Earn two distinct degrees within a 4-year full-time program. Gain over 800 hours of hands-on clinical experience. Select elective courses in specialized fields like women's health, global health initiatives, Indigenous wellness, domestic abuse prevention, and other relevant areas. Upon completion, graduates qualify for registered nurse certification with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and can join the Public Health Association of Australia. Career opportunities Graduates can apply their nursing training to public health challenges including Indigenous wellness, population health concerns, and disease risk factors. These dual-qualified professionals can pursue clinical nursing roles or public health positions focused on developing community health improvements. Additional career paths include advocacy positions in NGOs supporting marginalized populations, or advisory roles with international health organizations. Potential job titles range from health promotion specialists and school health educators to research assistants, epidemiological support staff, government health program coordinators, and policy development officers. Employment options Clinical nurse practitioner Community health specialist Health education coordinator Public health advisor