The Master of Public Health is conducted through the Victorian Consortium of Public Health which comprises Deakin University, the University of Melbourne, Monash University and La Trobe University. The Master of Public Health aims to assist students to:

• appreciate the historical foundations of public health and lessons learned from history;
• develop a broad-based understanding of the determinants of health in populations;
• develop knowledge, skills and understanding of the broad public health endeavours
• develop the knowledge and skills necessary to maintain and improve upon existing health-promoting environments
• develop critical thinking about efforts to promote health and prevent disease
• carry out research to identify public health priorities and generate initiatives for policy and action, public health program planning and evaluation
• develop strategies to ensure equity in the health system and interventions to promote the health of disadvantaged groups.
• possess an appreciation of the complex challenges in public health and the need for multidimensional solutions;
• develop the skills necessary to generate and use research data related to public health issues, endeavours and interventions.

Preventive and Social Medicine

Successful applicants will nomally have an undergraduate degree and have two years of relevant professional practice, including time as an intern in public health or related areas. Applicants mumst also submit a written statement outlining reasons for undertaking the course and demonstrated involvement in professional activities related to public health.

Masters

Campus

1.5 Years