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About the course
This Master of Public Health and Tropical Medicine develops advanced skills to address public health challenges with a focus on tropical Australia, neighbouring regions and developing countries. You’ll build capabilities in population health, disease prevention and health systems, with options to study on-campus or online. The course is designed for graduates seeking specialist knowledge for public health practice in tropical medicine contexts at Master coursework level in Medicine.
Career outcome
Graduates can pursue roles across government, NGOs, hospitals and research organisations working on public health and tropical medicine priorities. Career paths may include public health officer, epidemiology or communicable disease roles, health program coordinator, policy/advisory positions, global health practitioner, and roles in outbreak preparedness and health promotion. This qualification supports professional advancement through Master coursework study in Medicine and population health.
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 Townsville**
Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 15 - 20 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,146 - 1,515 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,074 - 1,421 |
Transportation (Daily) A$ 5 - 7 |
Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 234 - 309 |
Average Salary***
