Public Health Officer

Public Health Officers raise community awareness of current health issues and seek to improve the overall health and wellbeing of the general public. They can be employed by local, state, or federal agencies and are often involved in specialist programs that target vulnerable sectors of the population like indigenous persons and seniors.

As a public health officer you could be running a COVID19 awareness program, collaborating with indigenous leaders to implement a program that combats diabetes and heart disease, developing a drug and alcohol education program for high schools, or just juggling your busy schedule.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $130,000
Skill level Unknown

How do I become a public health officer?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced

Bachelor of Health Science

Blended, On Campus, Online
24 - 36 months
$0 - $97,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Master of Public Health (Advanced Practice)

Blended
24 months
$48,240 - $70,980
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Master of Public Health (Public Health Practice)

Blended
12 - 18 months
$25,248 - $47,388
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Master of Public Health

Blended, On Campus, Online
12 - 24 months
$0 - $67,896
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Graduate Diploma in Public Health

Blended, On Campus, Online
8 - 16 months
$0 - $34,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Public Health

Blended, On Campus, Online
3 years
$0 - $36,600
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Graduate Certificate in Health Science

Blended, Online
6 - 12 months
$0 - $12,280
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Master of Global Public Health

Blended, On Campus
24 months
$45,000 - $60,800
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Graduate Certificate in Global Health

Blended, On Campus
6 - 8 months
$11,624 - $18,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Graduate Certificate in Clinical Epidemiology

Blended
6 months
$3,685 - $17,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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