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About the course
JCU’s Master of Public Health is a flexible postgraduate coursework degree aligned with Australian public health standards. You can tailor your study through electives to match your interests and career goals, with options that can include a substantial research project. The program is available online or on-campus in Townsville, supporting professionals seeking advanced public health capabilities at master’s level in health sciences. The programme develops advanced clinical reasoning, health leadership, and evidence-based practice for complex care environments.
Career outcome
Graduates may work across government, NGOs, hospitals and community organisations to improve population health. Career pathways can include public health officer or coordinator roles, health promotion and prevention programs, epidemiology and disease control support, policy and planning, and program evaluation. The degree also supports progression into research-focused roles and leadership positions within public health services as a master’s qualification in health sciences. 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 health administrator, academic, researcher, physiologist, healthcare consultant, policy analyst, and etc. in companies including Research Australia, Gilead Sciences, Bristol-Myers Squibb, AstraZeneca, Stryker Corporation, and etc.Explore the majors available
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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 |
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