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Master of Public Health

Location

Online

Study Mode

Online

Outcomes

Health Educator, Health Policy Advisor, Health Promoter, Healthcare Administrator, Public Health Advisor

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Qualification

Master's Degree

Awarded By

Victoria University Online

Duration

2 years part-time

Start Date

Enquire now for upcoming start dates

Payment Option

FEE-HELP, Upfront payment

How Much Will It Cost?

FEE-HELP

This course can be paid for through the FEE-HELP government loan scheme. If you are an Australian citizen or hold a permanent humanitarian visa, you may not need to pay upfront.

Instead, the Australian government will pay your course fees directly to the provider on your behalf. You’ll begin repaying your loan through the tax system once you start earning more than the minimum threshold of $54,435 (2024-25 financial year).

Find out more about government study loans here.

Course Rundown

Learn to tackle Public Health challenges and make a positive impact within vulnerable communities by studying a Master of Public Health from Victoria University Online.

Led by experienced academics, this 100% online public health course will equip you with specialised knowledge and skills to be part of the solution and make a greater impact in your role.

Experience Victoria University Online’s Award Winning Block Model – 100% online and flexible learning. This model recognises and accommodates the complexity of students’ lives and facilitates a manageable and connected online learning experience. Focusing on just one subject at a time, the six-study period a year model enables you to complete as many as six units per year to graduate faster.

VU Online provides four layers of personalised, academic and non-academic support to its online students to help them create their success story.

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Study a Master of Public Health with Victoria University Online

Eligibility

To be eligible to study this course, applicants must meet the following entry requirements:

Completion of an Australian Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a similar discipline; OR
Completion of an Australian Graduate Diploma (or equivalent) in a similar discipline; OR

Applicants without an undergraduate qualification may be admitted to the Graduate Certificate based on approved work experience. Upon completion of the Graduate Certificate, graduates will be eligible for admission to this course with credit granted for completed units.

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What You’ll Learn

In this public health course, the subjects you may study include:

Core:

Foundations of Public Health
Epidemiology and Biostatistics 1
Public Health in Practice
Culture and Society in Public Health
Epidemiology and Biostatistics 2
Promoting Health in Policy
Systems Thinking in Public Health
Public Health Program Management

Specialisations:

Health Promotion

Innovative and Evidence-Based Health Promotion
Social Media and Social Marketing Approaches to Health Promotion
Global Contexts of Health Promotion Practice with Diverse Populations
Professional Project

Global Health Leadership

Global Health Leadership
Global Health Economics and Finance
Global Health Systems and Decision Making
Professional Project

Why study with Victoria University Online

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

At VU Online, you can tailor your studies to fit around your busy schedule through 100% flexible learning. Their programs are delivered through VU Online’s postgraduate Block Model, winner of the LearnX Live! Award 2021 ‘Best Online Learning Model’.

Their 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.

Student Support

VU Online's 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. - Small class sizes with a 25:1 student-teacher ratio.

Where Will It Lead Me?

Upon successful completion of this course, you will receive a Master of Public Health from Victoria University Online.

Roles in public health are diverse and in high demand. They cover areas of health, disease prevention and policy. The qualification will act as a pathway to a variety of roles that may interest you.

Public Health Advisor