La Trobe University
Master of Public Health (Advanced Practice)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationWill you help design a healthier - and safer - future? There's never been a more important time to learn about the power of public health. With an ever-increasing need for public health initiatives to prevent and protect the community from diseases, the world needs skilled professionals who understand contemporary public health research and practice. And you don't need a health background to pursue an in-demand career in public health.
Our Master of Public Health will give you important foundations in systems thinking, epidemiology, policy and research methods. Learn how to gather, interpret and leverage health data to create a healthier society. Understand the key principles of promotion, protection and prevention. Develop your research skills and learn how to influence our health systems.
You'll gain the skills you need to work in health systems around the world. By developing a global and multidisciplinary approach, you'll gain an understanding of public health that can genuinely influence the wellbeing of individuals, families and communities.
Master of Public Health (Advanced Practice) Core subjects: These are required subjects in your course. You need to complete these subjects to attain your degree.
- ACADEMIC INTEGRITY MODULE: The academic integrity module introduces academic integrity standards to inform and support students in avoiding plagiarism and academic misconduct.
- EPIDEMIOLOGY AND BIOSTATISTICS: This subject will provide you with an understanding of the role of epidemiology and biostatistics in public health.
- HEALTH PROMOTION STRATEGY AND PRACTICE: Health promotion is a key field of practice in public health, drawing on a range of scientific disciplines and demanding an understanding of systems thinking.
- HEALTH SYSTEMS: This subject focuses on understanding the complexity of health care systems around the world through comparing and contrasting their aims and visions, how they are designed, underlying rationales, policies in the context of societal needs and resource demands.
- PRINCIPLES OF PUBLIC HEALTH: In this subject, you will gain insight into major transition points in the health and equity of populations globally, determinants of health, the principles of public health, and current and future challenges for public health.
- PUBLIC HEALTH RESPONSES: The public health workforce requires sound knowledge and skills for anticipating and responding to public health risks, disasters, and emergencies.
- SOCIAL AND CULTURAL PERSPECTIVES IN PUBLIC HEALTH: In this subject, you will explore the multi-disciplinary partnerships between public health and social science disciplines, especially sociology and anthropology.
- SYSTEMS THINKING AND LEADERSHIP: Whether dealing with public health issues or trying to improve the performance of a hospital, many of the issues are complex, seemingly embedded within a web of interconnected and often contested causes.
Delivery mode
La Trobe University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Blended
Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.
Locations
- Plenty Road, Bundoora, Melbourne
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Academic entry requirement
Prerequisites
240 credit point pathway – Non-cognate Entry - (2 years): Successful completion of a 3 year Australian Bachelor degree (or its equivalent).
180 credit point pathway - Cognate Entry - (1.5 years): Successful completion of a 3 year Australian Bachelor degree (or its equivalent) in a cognate health field plus two years of relevant work experience.
Prior learning developed through relevant work experience or professional accreditation, where it is deemed to be at least equivalent to that obtained through a Bachelor degree, may be considered. In making an offer to an applicant, the University will give consideration to a range of factors, including academic record, English proficiency and/or employment experience.
Core participation requirements
- Behavioural and relational skills: Public health students must demonstrate interpersonal communication skills, manage personal responses, beliefs and preferences such that they can work with diverse population groups and within multi-disciplinary teams.
- Cognition: Public health students must be able to locate, acquire, retain and apply knowledge in a range of settings, and with relevant population groups to meet their changing health needs and problem-solve solutions.
English language requirement
6.5 IELTS (Academic) with no individual band less than 6.0.
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
$55,200
$77,600
$55,200
$77,600
Career opportunities
The Master of Public Health (Advanced Practice) will prepare you for the following roles.
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 publi...
Public Health Consultant
A Public Health Consultant advises on strategies and programmes to improve community health and prevent disease. You might work for government agen...
Epidemiologist
An Epidemiologist studies the patterns, causes, and effects of diseases and health conditions in populations. You might work in public health depar...
Health Policy Analyst
A Health Policy Analyst researches and evaluates health policies to improve public health outcomes. You might work for government agencies, non-pro...
Health Manager
A Health Manager oversees and coordinates health programmes and services, focusing on improving community health outcomes. You might work in public...
About La Trobe University
For more than 50 years, we have been transforming people and societies. We put our students at the centre of everything we do - with a dual emphasis on excellence and inclusivity.
With a proud history built on a mission to advance knowledge and learning to shape the future of our world, we are the most successful Australian university at combining accessibility and excellence. Our passionate teachers deliver globally recognised learning to our diverse student body.
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