ϳԹ Sydney Hills
Master of Public Health (Extended)
Lead global and local health solutions
Develop an understanding of global and local public health challenges, learn strategies and build skills to promote health and wellbeing of populations, preventing diseases and addressing health inequities.
Delve into the diverse world of Public Health including professional public health practice, epidemiology, disease prevention and control, health promotion, policy analysis and development, health economics, health program design and development, and environmental sustainability.
Your understanding of the multiple systems in which public health operates will allow you to investigate and apply interdisciplinary and creative approaches to address real world problems, within the goals of sustainable development.
The course also has an emphasis on health equity and the development of culturally safe public health practices with a spotlight on First Nation’s health imperatives, locally and globally.
This degree is open to both clinical and non-clinical health professionals, as well as graduates from a wide range of other fields looking at approaches to enhancing the health of individuals, communities, and populations.
ϳԹ’s Master of Public Health is delivered in partnership with the esteemed ϳԹ Health Research Institute (HRI) to help you gain the skills needed to analyse health information and plan and manage public health programs for communities and populations.
Fast growing industry
Healthcare is one of the fastest growing industries around the world, supercharged in Australia by an ageing population.
Improve the population’s health
Apply your skills to creating public health solutions for Australia and the world.
Build a professional network
Acquire a wide range of industry mentors and contacts through work integrated learning.
Fast growing industry
Healthcare is one of the fastest growing industries around the world, supercharged in Australia by an ageing population.
Improve the population’s health
Apply your skills to creating public health solutions for Australia and the world.
Build a professional network
Acquire a wide range of industry mentors and contacts through work integrated learning.
Why study Public Health at ϳԹ Sydney Hills?
Choose your focus
Complete an applied research project that supports your individual career goals.
Learn from the best
Study under the guidance of experts from ϳԹ’s internationally renowned Health Research Institute.
Gain real-world experience
Apply your selected public health expertise in mentored workplace settings.
Leading the way
Research at ϳԹ is ranked #1 in Australia for industry collaboration.
(The Australian, 2022)
Why study Public Health at ϳԹ Sydney Hills?
Choose your focus
Complete an applied research project that supports your individual career goals.
Learn from the best
Study under the guidance of experts from ϳԹ’s internationally renowned Health Research Institute.
Gain real-world experience
Apply your selected public health expertise in mentored workplace settings.
Leading the way
Research at ϳԹ is ranked #1 in Australia for industry collaboration.
(The Australian, 2022)
On graduation, you will be able to progress your career and explore national and international opportunities. Move confidently into roles of increased responsibility and leadership including:
- Public health officer
- Community health officer
- Health policy officer
- Health project officer
- Health program officer
- Health educator
- Epidemiological officer
- Healthy lifestyle project officer
- Public health communications officer
- Policy officer
- Advocacy officer.
Build valuable connections with your fellow students, resident researchers at the Health Research Institute, and key stakeholders (e.g. local government, public agencies, industry, NGOs and community organisations). You’ll work through a substantial research-based project and a capstone placement experience where these networks will be key to nurturing an interdisciplinary approach to public health and gaining valuable ‘real-world’ experience to support your career progression.
ϳԹ scholarships provides financial assistance and are available to both commencing and continuing students. ϳԹ scholarships can assist you with a range of expenses including living costs, textbooks, accommodation, relocation, or contribution towards your fees. Please visit the scholarship page to learn more about our international scholarships and apply online.
ϳԹ International Merit Scholarship
ϳԹ International High Achiever Scholarship
ϳԹ Excellence Scholarships
ϳԹ Alumni Scholarships
Learn more about this course, including course information, requirements and how to apply.
Want to find out more about ϳԹ Sydney Hills? Get in touch today!
Address: 1 McDougall Lane, Castle Hill NSW 2154
Phone: (02) 9052 8900
Email: ϳԹSydneyHills@canberra.edu.au