Master of Public Health (Extension)
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-03-01 | - |
| 2024-07-01 | - |
| 2024-11-01 | - |
Program Overview
The Master of Public Health (Extension) at UNSW Medicine & Health offers advanced knowledge and skills in public health research through nine specializations. Graduates are equipped for PhD studies, career advancement in public health research, and contributions to improving population health and healthcare systems. The program includes core courses, elective courses, specializations, and a research project or research methodology course. Graduates are highly sought after in various sectors, including government, healthcare, research, and non-governmental organizations.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Master of Public Health (Extension) degree at UNSW Medicine & Health provides students with a sophisticated understanding of the complex and multidisciplinary field of public health through nine specializations. The program aims to extend students' knowledge and skills in public health research by undertaking an advanced research project. Upon completion of the program, graduates will be well-equipped to pursue a PhD in Public Health, advance their careers in public health research, and contribute to the improvement of population health and healthcare systems.
Outline:
The Master of Public Health (Extension) program comprises 12 courses:
- Core Courses:
- Health Promotion and Social Perspectives of Health
- Foundations in Public Health and Health Care Systems
- Foundations of Epidemiology
- Foundations of Biostatistics
- Elective Courses:
- Students can choose four elective courses from a wide range of options, including:
- Aboriginal Health & Wellbeing
- Epidemiology
- Health Economic Evaluation
- Health Promotion
- Infectious Diseases Control
- International Health
- Primary Health Care
- Public Security
- Social Research
- Specializations:
- Students can choose to specialize in a particular area of public health by completing a series of elective courses in that area. Specializations include:
- Aboriginal Health & Wellbeing
- Epidemiology
- Health Economic Evaluation
- Health Promotion
- Infectious Diseases Control
- International Health
- Primary Health Care
- Public Security
- Social Research
- Research Project or Research Methodology Course:
Careers:
Graduates of the Master of Public Health (Extension) program are recognized as leaders in disease prevention and control, program and policy formulation, implementation and evaluation, health promotion, population health research, and management of health programs. Many graduates occupy key positions in health departments, population health units, universities, and non-government organizations in Australia, the Western Pacific, and Asian regions. There is a strong demand in Australia and globally for professionals with specialized interdisciplinary skills in Public Health. The Master of Public Health (Extension) can lead to a career in:
- Government departments and ministries of health
- Public health networks
- Local area health services
- Universities and research institutes
- International health policy and funding institutions
- Non-governmental agencies
- Mental health services
- Indigenous health organizations