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Master of Public Health

Study Method Online
Provider Victoria University
Start Date Jan, Mar, May, July, Sep, Oct
Victoria University

Course overview

The demand for public health professionals is significant and expected to grow. According to Job Outlook, there’s been a 22% growth in public health and disease prevention related job postings compared to last year, with this trend expected to continue. In addition, Burning Glass Labour (2020) insight analysis reveals significant volumes of job postings for professionals that may benefit from a postgraduate public health qualification.

VU Online’s Master of Public Health, with two specialisations in Health Promotion and Global Health Leadership, is designed for professionals passionate about influencing positive change in public health through gaining the skills to tackle current and emerging issues in local and global contexts.

Job outcomes

  • Global Health Leadership
  • Disease Preparedness Researcher
  • Disaster Preparedness Coordinator
  • Infection Preventionist
  • Health Informatics Specialist
  • Communications Manager
  • Health Administrator
  • Senior Advisor – Health
  • Policy Advisor – Health
  • Health Promotion
  • NGO Manager
  • Health Promoter
  • Public Health Researcher
  • Community Health Promoter
  • Public Policy and Strategy Consultant
  • Health Educator
  • Health Promotion Research Coordinator
  • Other roles in this field include
  • Public Health Medical Officer
  • Lecturer in Health
  • Medical/Health Advisor
  • Program Officer
  • Communicable Disease Analyst
  • Project Officer

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What you'll learn

VU Online’s Master of Public Health, with two specialisations in Health Promotion and Global Health Leadership, is designed for professionals passionate about influencing positive change in public health through gaining the skills to tackle current and emerging issues in local and global contexts. Each unit of study lasts for seven weeks.

Study method

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    Online delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
  • Blended Blended info icon
    Blended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
  • In-class In-class info icon
    In class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
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    Virtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online

Duration study load

  • 2 years part-time

Delivery

Student Support

  • VU Online provides you with the academic support you need, when you need it, throughout the course. With four layers of student support, our goal is to ensure you succeed in your studies
  • Our highly experienced academics understand how to deliver a quality online learning experience and are responsive and accessible
  • You will also have access to a dedicated Student Success Advisor, who provides motivation and one-on-one personalised assistance with non-academic matters for the duration of the course. You will experience the support of a community through chat, virtual seminars and discussion board activity. Your support network is only a phone call or email away

Entry requirements

  • Completed an Australian Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in any discipline OR
  • Completed an Australian Graduate Diploma (or equivalent) in a similar discipline OR
  • Applicants without an undergraduate qualification may be admitted to the Graduate Diploma based on approved work experience. Upon completion of the Graduate Diploma, graduates will be eligible for admission to this course with credit granted for completed units

Students may choose to exit after completing 8 units in the course, in which case they may graduate with a Graduate Diploma in Public Health.

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Recognition of prior learning

Advance Standing 

  • You may be eligible to enter into the masters with credit for past skills and/or study, known as advanced standing
  • If you’ve already completed any of the units in the course in which you are enrolling, or their equivalent, you may be eligible for advanced standing

Testimonials

  • There are some things books can't provide and I feel that VU opened the door to a whole new way of critically thinking about the business world within which I operate.
    Larissa Beech
    Master of Public Health
  • The MBA has proved useful as I transitioned into my current role. It was immensely beneficial; my practices, learnings and personal growth are attributable to the MBA.
    Joe Sarraf
    Master of Public Health
  • It was personally satisfying connecting and collaborating with a range of industry professionals. Many have become valuable work contacts, some even lifelong friends and career mentors.
    Maxwell Gratton
    Master of Public Health

Subjects

Core Units
HMG7100Foundations of Public Health
HPO6001Epidemiology and Biostatistics 1
HMG7200Public Health in Practice
HMG7220Culture and Society in Public Health
HPO6002Epidemiology and Biostatistics 2
HPO6003Promoting Health in Policy
HPO6004Systems Thinking in Public Health
HPO6005Public Health Program Management
Specialisation 1
Health Promotion
Specialisation 2
Global Health Leadership

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Payment options

FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying students with the cost of a university course. This Government loan scheme helps to pay for all or part of their tuition.

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About Victoria University

Internationally recognised as a leading university, Victoria University (VU) is ranked among the top two per cent of universities worldwide.

At VU Online, we make it easy to fit study around existing commitments including work, family and children. Our programs are delivered through VU Online’s postgraduate Block Model, winner of the LearnX Live! Award 2020 ‘Best Online Learning Model’.

Our postgraduate online Block Model is designed to be flexible, interactive and student-centred. Instead of taking two or three units a semester, you will study one unit at a time, offering you more flexibility than traditional on-campus degrees.

Our online learning platform is a virtual one-stop shop that helps you manage your study commitments 24/7. You will be able to access your coursework, resources, assignment details and individual feedback from facilitators, all in one place.

  • A genuine online learning community
  • Interactive, immersive learning – no exams or textbooks to purchase
  • Delivered by experienced academics and facilitators
  • 1:1 support via phone, email or SMS, seven days a week and in the evenings

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