Master of Public Health

TheMaster of Public Health program from Edith Cowan Univerisitypractitioners help individuals and communities to have greater control over their health and well-being, and to influence organisational and political environments in ways that lead to better health for all

In this Public Health program from Edith Cowan University you will work closely with public health industry professionals and complete research projects on current issues in public health, which will help form a personal portfolio of evidence to support your transition into the profession.

Public health is a broad field which aims to improve and protect the health and well-being of the general population. As a public health practitioner, you can make a real difference to the lives of local, national and international communities.

Public health practitioners help individuals and communities to have greater control over their health and well-being, and to influence organisational and political environments in ways that lead to better health for all. They work across the lifespan, including the early years, child and adolescent health, and healthy aging to support population health.

Career Opportunities

Public health graduates may work in health promotion or health services, epidemiology, policy development, planning and evaluation and community development. Graduates can also gain employment in fields which relate to emergency management and recovery, community nutrition, physical activity or in fields which support people with addictions.

Courses include:

• Public Health Strategies

• Drug Use and Addictive Behaviours

• Food Vision

• Health, Safety and Workplace Environment

• Emergency & Crisis Management

• Occupational Toxicology