Overview
> 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.
> We realise that public health is such a broad area, which is why this masters degree offers a variety of elective units to allow you to specialise in an area of interest.
> You will also 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.
> English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
> IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0);
> Bachelor degree from a country specified on the English Proficiency Bands page;
> Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at postgraduate level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
> Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience
> Apply cognitive, technical and interpretative skills to investigate, evaluate and synthesise complex psychosocial and health issues in authentic situations.
> Apply communication and collaboration skills to design and implement contributions to public health practice and scholarship.
> Demonstrate expert judgement and autonomy when initiating, planning and executing a substantial public health study.
> Reflect critically on a complex body of public health knowledge, research principles and methods to demonstrate mastery of public health practice and scholarship.
> AUD $39,700 - International students estimated 1st year indicative fee
> ECU has a scholarship program that provides many opportunities each year to students undertaking studies here.