GraduateNursing & Health Sciences
Master of Global Public Health
Victoria University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
About this program
The Master of Global Public Health at Victoria University gives students the knowledge and skills to find solutions to current and emerging health challenges. Students learn to appraise public health evidence and contribute to collaborative programs and policies, and graduate skilled in developing public health solutions for sustainable development and inclusive policy and practice, including ensuring Indigenous views are heard. Work-based learning builds problem-solving and people skills. The course suits recent graduates aiming to work in health policy and programs and health professionals enhancing their practice. It is offered at VU in Melbourne.
Fees & duration
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Course structure
- Foundations of Public Health (HMG7100, 12CP)
- Contemporary Global Health Challenges (HMG7001, 12CP)
- Epidemiology and Biostatistics 1 (HPO6001, 12CP)
- Contemporary Public Health Practice (HMG7002, 12CP)
- Culture and Society in Public Health (HMG7220, 12CP)
- Epidemiology and Biostatistics 2 (HPO6002, 12CP)
- Health Promotion and Community Engagement (HMG7003, 12CP)
- Systems Thinking in Public Health (HPO6004, 12CP)
- Public Health Program Management (HPO6005, 12CP)
- Research Methods in Public Health (HMG7950, 12CP)
- Sustainability in Healthcare (HMG7004, 12CP)
- Public Health Communication in a Digital World (HMG7005, 12CP)
- Professional Project (HMG7400, 24CP)
- Minor Thesis (HMG7430, 24CP)
- Transnational Gender Issues and Human Rights (ASA5010, 12CP)
- Nutrition for Global Health (HMG7130, 12CP)
- Global Food Systems and Food Security (HMG7230, 12CP)
- Concepts in Humanitarian Assistance (HMG7410, 12CP)
- Behavioural Aspects of Active Living (SMG7240, 12CP)
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Admissions
To be considered for postgraduate study, you will need to have specific academic qualifications, as outlined below. We also consider non-academic research and work experience for our research candidates. Admission criteria Completion of an Australian Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in any discipline OR Completion of an Australian Graduate Diploma (or equivalent) in any discipline PLUS IELTS (or equivalent): Overall score of 6.5 (with no band less than 6.0 in Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking)
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