GraduateNursing & Health Sciences
Master of Public Health
La Trobe University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
About this program
La Trobe's Master of Public Health builds foundations in systems thinking, epidemiology, policy and research methods, aimed at students who want to work in public health regardless of whether they have a health background. Students learn to gather, interpret and use health data to improve outcomes, and develop skills in promotion, protection and prevention.
With a global, multidisciplinary approach, the degree prepares graduates to work in health systems in Australia and overseas, in government, non-government and community health organisations.
Fees & duration
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Course structure
Study plan in 7 parts
- Epidemiology and Biostatistics
- Health Policy Development and Implementation
- Health Promotion Strategy and Practice
- Health Systems
- Principles of Public Health
- Public Health Responses
- Year 2Specialisation and elective subjects
Career & PR pathway
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Admissions
A three-year Australian Bachelor's degree (or equivalent); a shorter, 1.5-year cognate pathway is available for graduates of a Bachelor's degree in a cognate health field with two years of relevant work experience.
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