The Master of Public Health will equip you with the tools to investigate, critique and respond to real world population health problems in local and global contexts.
Our students acquire advanced knowledge and skills in:
- epidemiology
- biostatistics
- quantitative and qualitative research methods
They learn to analyse and interpret population health information, evaluate and design public health interventions and formulate strategies to address complex health and social issues.
Our students apply public health approaches to:
- health promotion
- disease control
- health systems
- health policy
- decision making
- the environment and the sustainable development goals.
Unique features of the course include learning from acclaimed Menzies School of Health Research professionals in the specialist areas of Indigenous health, global health, public health practice and health research. Students also have opportunity to consolidate their learning by undertaking a research project supervised by a Menzies expert.
Modes of Study
Internal Mode on offer at CDU Casuarina Campus
The following units offer an internal option.
Semester 1
PHM516 Indigenous Health
PHM519 Clinical Trials & Other Intervention Studies
PHM526 Research Design
PHM552 Epidemiology
PHM592 Global Health
Semester 2
PHM527 Research, Ethics & Impact
PHM553 Biostatistics
PHM559 Health Policy
PHM588 Qualitative Research
External Mode: All PHM units are delivered through Charles Darwin University’s online learning environment ‘Learnline’.
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Master of Public Health CRICOS Course Code: 0101051