MEDICINE AND HEALTH Master of Public Health CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Graduating from this course may lead to career opportunities in SATAC CODE – 1CM102 non-government organisations (NGOs) and government sectors Casuarina, Online (Commonwealth Supported) in areas such as: health research, professional health practice, SATAC CODE – 1CM602 health policy and planning, epidemiology, communicable and Casuarina, Online (Full Fee) chronic disease control, community development and aid work. UAC CODE – 823180 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Casuarina, Online (Commonwealth Supported) Successful completion of one of the following: UAC CODE – 873180 > a recognised bachelor degree or a graduate diploma or Casuarina, Online (Full Fee) masters degree in a related area; or > a recognised bachelor degree plus an honours or a graduate DURATION – 1.5 years full-time, 3 years part-time diploma or masters degree in a non-related area. Related areas include: public health, health science, primary DOMESTIC INTAKE – Semester 1, Semester 2 health care, medicine, social science or health promotion. Applicants who have completed Charles Darwin University's ABOUT THE COURSE Graduate Certificate of Infectious Disease Prevention and Control (UIDPC1) or Graduate Certificate of Epidemiology (UEPID1) are Our Master of Public Health will equip you with the tools to also eligible for entry. 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. You will learn to analyse and interpret population health information, evaluate and design public health interventions and formulate strategies to address complex health and social issues. You will apply public health approaches to: > health promotion > disease control > health systems > health policy > decision making > the environment > the sustainable development goals. You will also have the opportunity to consolidate your learning by undertaking a research project supervised by an expert in the field. Graduates have gone on to secure employment in national and international health services and government ministries; as well as in international health, development and humanitarian organisations and universities. They have become public health leaders, program planners, analysts, evaluators, health policy officers and professional practitioners. Our MPH graduates also continue on academic pathways to careers as successful health researchers. This course requires a high level of academic reading and writing. The University’s academic support services are on hand should you need support. 114 Charles Darwin University 2023 undergraduate and postgraduate degrees