Master of Public Health with Health Promotion

MSc Public Health and Health Promotion (PHHP) is a long-established course designed to meet the varied forms of public health practice. Your studies will integrate public health theory and practice, with a strong focus on health promotion, to provide significant contributions to the public health service. Reflecting the diverse nature of public health and health promotion, this course has been designed to accommodate the learning needs of individuals from a wide range of occupational backgrounds. Course attendees focus on developing the knowledge and skills required for improving the health and well-being of culturally diverse individuals and populations, through: the promotion of health and prevention of diseases; the development of skills to lead and manage change; and, the assessment, planning and evaluation of policy and practice interventions. Course content focuses on the factors that underpin public health and health promotion, epidemiology, health economics, research, and the social and behavioural sciences.

Career Path

Graduate career includes Health Promotion Specialist, Community Health Educator, Public Health Program Coordinator, Wellness Program Manager, Health Communication Strategist, Behavioral Health Consultant, Health Education Curriculum Developer, Corporate Wellness Consultant, School Health Coordinator, Health Literacy Facilitator, Chronic Disease Prevention Specialist, Health Advocacy Officer, Health Outreach Coordinator, Population Health Analyst, Public Health Campaign Manager, Health Equity Strategist, Patient Education Specialist, Lifestyle Intervention Coach, Health Promotion Researcher, Health Behavior Analyst, Social Marketing Specialist (Health), Preventive Health Advisor.