Master of public health

• Institution:

  Charles Darwin University/Menzies School of Health Research

• Type:

  Masters

• Reach:

  NT

• Focus:

  Mainstream with Indigenous content

Overview

Target audience: Those wishing to work in industries of non-government and government sector in areas of health research, professional health practice, health planning and policy, epidemiology/biostatistics and communicable and non-communicable disease control

Course summary: This course provides participants with the tools to identify, understand, manage and respond to complex health and social issues in inter-cultural, local and global contexts. It offers advanced skills in interpreting health information, including epidemiology, statistical methods and qualitative research methods. Students will also develop competencies in designing and evaluating public health interventions, and applying their understanding of public health practice to health promotion, health systems, health policy and health care decision making. Course core units include:

• PHM516 Indigenous health and social change
• PHM552 Introduction to epidemiology
• PHM559 Health policy
• PHM567 Foundations of public health
• PHM588 Qualitative research methods.

Fee payable: Yes

Delivery mode: On site and online

Financial support for Indigenous students: Not specified

Contacts

Information Centre
Charles Darwin University
Phone:(08) 8946 7766 or 1800 061 963
Email: courses@cdu.edu.au

Links

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