Master of Public Health (Extended) in Bruce Australia | University of Canberra

The University of Canberra's Master of Public Health equips you with essential competencies to evaluate health data and develop public health initiatives for diverse populations, communities, and individuals.

Delivered in collaboration with the prestigious UC Health Research Institute, this program provides comprehensive training in health data analysis and the design of public health strategies for various population groups.

Designed for graduates from both clinical and non-clinical backgrounds, the curriculum explores numerous critical areas such as:

public, environmental and global health
disease patterns and spread
statistical methods in health
health education and promotion
healthcare systems and policy development
infectious disease management
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health
economic aspects of healthcare
environmental health sustainability
health administration covering:
project coordination
program assessment
The extended program offers advanced epidemiological and biostatistical training along with expanded practical learning experiences, enabling you to implement your public health specialization in supervised professional environments.

This multidisciplinary qualification centers on the ecological public health framework, examining the complex interplay between social, biological, economic, and environmental health determinants.

Upon completion, you'll possess the expertise to effectively implement fundamental public health principles. Your comprehension of public health systems will empower you to explore and employ innovative, cross-disciplinary solutions to contemporary health challenges, aligned with sustainable development objectives.

The program strongly emphasizes health equality and culturally appropriate public health approaches, particularly focusing on Indigenous health priorities both in Australia and worldwide.