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About the course
ACU’s Master of Public Health equips graduates with advanced knowledge and skills to improve population health and wellbeing across community, national and global contexts. The course emphasises evidence-based practice, ethical and social justice perspectives, and strong communication and advocacy. Students can choose a Research Pathway with a minor thesis or a Capstone Pathway featuring a practice-based project, with electives and specialisation options available. The programme develops advanced clinical reasoning, health leadership, and evidence-based practice for complex care environments.
Career outcome
Graduates typically work across the health sector and also find roles in education, government and service organisations. The degree supports careers involving management, analysis and program or project work in public health settings. It is suited to those seeking to contribute to policy, prevention and health promotion initiatives, and to strengthen population health outcomes through evidence-informed practice in public health at master’s level. Preparing graduates for clinical leadership, health management, and advanced nursing or allied health specialist roles.
Career outcome
Upon graduating from this program, you may be employed in roles such as healthcare service officer, health administrator, researcher, policy maker, healthcare consultant, medical sales executive, and etc. in companies including Research Australia, Gilead Sciences, Bristol-Myers Squibb, AstraZeneca, Stryker Corporation, and etc.Living Costs in Melbourne**
Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 15 - 20 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,583 - 2,094 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,207 - 1,596 |
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 9 |
Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 240 - 318 |
Average Salary**
