Canberra

Public Health Researcher

Public Health Researchers explore the different factors that impact the health and wellbeing of the general public, including environmental, genetic, and social influences. Their research is used to mitigate and prevent pandemics and public health crises while improving the accessibility and affordability of healthcare services.

As a Public Health Researcher you could be applying for a research funding grant, identifying healthcare issues and testing different research methodologies to suit project goals, evaluating the information in a medical administration database, reviewing case studies and cause-of-death registry data, co-writing a report to submit to a government department, or just thinking critically about the information gathered in a recent public health survey.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $96,200
Skill level Unknown

How do I become a public health researcher?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced

Master of Public Health (Health Promotion)

Online
24 months
$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 Public Health

Blended, Online
6 - 18 months
$0 - $17,745
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Master of Health Research

Online
24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
HLT46015

Certificate IV in Population Health

On Campus, Online
5 months
$1,631
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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