Master of Global Public Health(HMGP)
Duration
2 Years
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Level
Master
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Eligibility Requirements
They take into account your education, professional background, present abilities, and personal qualities (if applicable) when evaluating your application.
Candidates must fulfill the prerequisites listed below in order to be considered for this course. You might be able to get in by first finishing another course if you don't fit the requirements. This is referred to as a "pathway."
We provide a similar "Integrated PhD" for PhD applicants, which enables you to develop important abilities prior to starting your study.
In order to graduate earlier, you might also qualify for course "credits," which are awarded in the form of one or more units toward your eligibility for comparable prior coursework or job experience.
Scholarship Opportunities
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Career Opportunities
Graduates of this course will be well-equipped for a diverse and rewarding career in areas such as:
global health, nutrition, physical activity research and teaching
community development work in health, nutrition and food security
delivering health, food and nutrition programs in response to emergencies
health policy development
program planning, development and evaluation
specific population focused health interventions (e.g. older adults, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, chronically diseased populations)
inclusive physical activity programming
physical activity and sedentary behaviour measurement.
You may find work opportunities both in Australia and internationally within:
national, state and local governments
the United Nations and other international health organisations (WHO, UNICEF, ACSM, International Coalition for Aging and Physical Activity)
non-profit organisations
academic institutions and research institutions.
Course Structure
To attain the award of Master of Global Public Health, students will be required to complete 192 credit points consisting of:
144 credit points of Core Studies
24 credit points of Capstone Unit
24 credit points of Elective Units
Year 1, Semester 1
Foundations of Public Health
Unit code: HMG7100 | Credits: 12
Contemporary Global Health Challenges
Unit code: HMG7001 | Credits: 12
Epidemiology and Biostatistics 1
Unit code: HPO6001 | Credits: 12
Contemporary Public Health Practice
Unit code: HMG7002 | Credits: 12
Year 1, Semester 2
Culture and Society in Public Health
Unit code: HMG7220 | Credits: 12
Epidemiology and Biostatistics 2
Unit code: HPO6002 | Credits: 12
Health Promotion and Community Engagement
Unit code: HMG7003 | Credits: 12
Elective unit 1
Year 2, Semester 1
Systems Thinking in Public Health
Unit code: HPO6004 | Credits: 12
Public Health Program Management
Unit code: HPO6005 | Credits: 12
Research Methods in Public Health
Unit code: HMG7950 | Credits: 12
Elective unit 2
Year 2, Semester 2
Sustainability in Healthcare
Unit code: HMG7004 | Credits: 12
Public Health Communication in a Digital World
Unit code: HMG7005 | Credits: 12
Select 24 credit points from:
Professional Project
Unit code: HMG7400 | Credits: 24
Minor Thesis
Unit code: HMG7430 | Credits: 24
Electives Units
Transnational Gender Issues and Human Rights
Unit code: ASA5010 | Credits: 12
Nutrition for Global Health
Unit code: HMG7130 | Credits: 12
Global Food Systems and Food Security
Unit code: HMG7230 | Credits: 12
Concepts in Humanitarian Assistance
Unit code: HMG7410 | Credits: 12
Behavioural Aspects of Active Living
Unit code: SMG7240 | Credits: 12
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About the Course
For fresh graduates hoping to work in health policy and programming, as well as for medical professionals looking to advance their careers, the Master of Global Public Health is a suggested choice.