Master of Public Health Extension (Big Data and Decision Science)

About the course

The Master of Public Health Extension (Big Data and Decision Science) develops advanced public health expertise with a focus on using data to inform policy and practice. You will build skills in analysing and interpreting complex health information to support evidence-based decision-making across communities and organisations. Designed for flexible study, the program extends core public health training with a data-driven specialisation at master’s level in health sciences.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue roles that combine public health practice with data and decision support, such as health promotion or wellbeing officer, health information technology advisor, public health project manager, researcher, consultant, or policy advisor. Opportunities exist across government, community health services, NGOs, corporate wellbeing, and advocacy organisations. This master’s-level health sciences degree supports careers improving population health through analytics-informed planning and evaluation.

Living Costs in Wollongong**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 16 - 21	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,452 - 1,921	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,188 - 1,572
Transportation (Daily) A$ 6 - 7	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 242 - 320

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

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***Source: PayScale.com (2026)