The Master of Public Health is about protecting and improving health. It prepares you to solve global health issues through evidence-based initiatives. Focus on one of eight career pathways or create your own bespoke pathway to suit your aspirations. Build skills and professional networks that open the door to exciting opportunities and leadership roles in the field.

The health industry is the largest and fastest-growing employment industry in Australia*. A postgraduate degree in public health puts you in a position to take advantage of this demand. Graduates can broaden their career options and use their leadership skills to progress to senior positions. Public health practitioners can work in international organisations such as: World Health Organization (WHO) United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF). As well as: the non-government sector (for example, organisations focused on cancer, tobacco, drugs, reproductive health, obesity, food security, violence and HIV) the government sector and federal or state level local councils. Some common public health jobs include: Epidemiologist Community health worker Disease and infection investigator Environmental health specialist Global health professional Occupational health and safety specialist Urban planner Health educator Emergency preparedness and response coordinator Public health policy coordinator Research analyst Public health physician