Master of Global Health/Master of Public Health (Extension)

The Master of Global Health/Master of Public Health (Extension) is an innovative approach to postgraduate health education, enabling you to specialise in public health in international developing country contexts as well as Australia and other developed countries. This program meets a well-recognised need to strengthen public health capacities within Australia and internationally.

The Master of Global Health is a sought-after qualification in international health. The Master of Public Health (Extension) will provide an opportunity to extend your studies by completing additional courses and a research project in public health. Studying this combination of degrees will cultivate sophisticated knowledge and skills in public health that you can apply to a broad range of highly complex population health issues in local and global settings.

Draw on global health perspectives and contribute to improving public health outcomes in diverse settings with the Master of Global Health/Master of Public Health (Extension).

The Master of Global Health/Master of Public Health (Extension) can be completed in two years of full-time study or four years part-time. The program is made up of 16 courses total, including:

• five core courses
• seven elective courses
• additional electives which include a research project or research methodology course