Charles Darwin University
Master of Public Health (Indigenous Health)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationOur Master of Public Health will equip you with the tools to investigate, critique, and respond to real-world population health problems in local and global contexts. This course uniquely offers the opportunity to learn from acclaimed Menzies School of Health Research professionals in the specialist areas of Indigenous health, global health, public health practice, and health research.
You will acquire advanced knowledge and skills in:
- epidemiology
- biostatistics
- quantitative and qualitative research methods
Indigenous Health units
- PHM517 - Public Health Anthropology
- PHM523 - Health Promotion
- PHM519 - Clinical Trials and Other Intervention Studies
- PHM525 - Indigenous Health Research
This unit explores the relationship between anthropology and public health. It covers the application of anthropological approaches to all stages of public health interventions, from initial consultation to evaluation and dissemination of findings. Students will practice applying anthropological methods to public health research. They will also learn to critically evaluate epidemiological and medical approaches in public health from an anthropological point of view.
Promoting health and wellbeing is a fundamental competency of the public health practitioner, but how do we know which health promotion interventions work, are cost-effective and equitable? With a focus on the social factors that underlie health behaviors, this unit equips students with the skills to appraise the evidence base in order to plan and implement effective health promotion programs.
It is the evidence from clinical trials and other intervention studies that guides practice in health. This unit provides an introduction to intervention study design, including ethical requirements, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), sample size consideration, and basic concepts of data analysis. Students will learn by reviewing and critically appraising the research literature, developing their research question/hypothesis, and an intervention study protocol.
This unit introduces an Indigenous research perspective, in which relationships - and accountability to those relationships - are fundamental. Students are introduced to the history and context of Indigenous health research and ethical and cross-cultural issues. Indigenous health research is explored, including Indigenous ways of knowing, and examining how research methodologies can be implemented so that the relationships between people, places, and ideas are respected.
Delivery mode
Charles Darwin University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Blended
Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.
Locations
- Ellengowan Drive, Brinkin
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Entry requirements
Successful completion of one of the following:
- a recognised bachelor degree or a graduate diploma or masters degree in a related area; or
- a recognised bachelor degree plus an honours or a graduate diploma or masters degree in a non-related area.
Applicants who have completed Charles Darwin University's Graduate Certificate of Infectious Disease Prevention and Control (UIDPC1) or Graduate Certificate of Epidemiology (UEPID1) are also eligible for entry.
English language requirements
To gain entry into Charles Darwin University, all Higher Education applicants must satisfy the University's English Language Proficiency Requirements for their chosen course of study. International applicants will be required to supply evidence of this at the time of application.
The minimum English language requirement for this course is met by either undertaking previous education in an English-speaking country or undertaking one of the following English language tests and obtaining the minimum requirements listed below.
- CDU English for Academic Purposes 4 (ZEAP40): Successful completion of EAP004 English for Academic Purposes 4
- IELTS Academic Module: A minimum overall score of 6.5 with no band less than 6.0.
- Cambridge Advanced English (CAE): A minimum overall score of 176, with no skill below 169.
- Common European Framework Certificate of English Proficiency: A minimum overall grade of C1, valid for three years from the date of the test to the date of commencement at CDU.
- Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic module: A minimum overall score of 58 with no score lower than 50.
- TOEFL Internet-based Test (iBT): A minimum overall score of 79 with a minimum writing score of 21.
Course fees
Career opportunities
The Master of Public Health (Indigenous Health) will prepare you for the following roles.
Epidemiologist
An Epidemiologist studies the patterns, causes, and effects of diseases and health conditions in populations. You might work in public health depar...
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...
Public Health Researcher
Public Health Researchers explore the different factors that impact the health and wellbeing of the general public, including environmental, geneti...
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker
An Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker provides culturally appropriate health care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communi...
About Charles Darwin University
Charles Darwin University is a truly unique institution.
With our home and our heart in the Northern Territory, we embrace the inclusive, resilient, and courageous spirit of the NT in our campuses and delivery sites that reach a diverse footprint from the capital cities of Darwin, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney to the regional hubs of Alice Springs, Palmerston and Katherine and our remote locations in Nhulunbuy, Tennant Creek and on Country – in community, with the community.
Our multi-campus, dual-sector status, virtual and online expertise, course profile, research activities, delivery methods, and operation result from our commitment to the regions in which we operate.
The Northern Territory spans approximately one-sixth of Australia’s landmass and yet is home to just one per cent of the population, of whom 30 per cent are First Nations Peoples.
Due to our location, we are in an enviable position to contribute to the future opportunity of Northern Australia, and our neighbours in the Asia Pacific, through our innovative and impactful training, education, and research.
The University now has the new Strategic Plan in place, which will guide the development of our university over the next five years. It gives us a very clear road map to building a bigger, better and stronger university, valuing and empowering our people to make a difference.
CDU believes in the transformative power of training, education and research to change people’s lives for the better. We have a collective responsibility to make sure that our training, education and research are not only high quality and delivered by outstanding educators and researchers but are accessible and meaningful. What we do matters to our communities.
We are a deeply connected university, working in partnership and collaboration with First Nations peoples, our communities and industries, government, and alumni to address the needs of the Northern Territory and regional, rural, and remote people nationally and globally.
We are committed to making significant contributions to the social, economic and environmental sustainability of the NT and Northern Australia and to export our expertise nationally and globally.
