The Monash Master of Public Health is an internationally recognised passport for careers in government, industry, aid organisations and throughout the health sector; now offering three entry pathways to accommodate for a range of experience and academic levels. This top choice for public health training is offered by the School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, providing the full range of quantitative, analytical, practical and communication skills necessary to work and provide leadership in the broad domain of public health, locally and globally. Taught by Victoria’s leading public health professionals and with strong links to the Alfred Hospital in Melbourne, the Master of Public Health is highly regarded in both industry and academia, with a reputation for excellence in teaching and outstanding graduates. To guide students in developing their elective study program, with depth for career development and interests, electives are broadly organised into the key areas of expertise of: Epidemiology and biostatistics; clinical research methods; health economics; disease/injury prevention and control and health promotion; health policy, planning and management; global health and human rights; occupational and environmental health; and capstone unit/research projects/case study. The MPH course offers students the opportunity to integrate and extend their knowledge and skills gained in their MPH through a Capstone experience, as a Professional Practice Development unit. There is also the opportunity for students to undertake a research project or case study (consultation with the course research project coordinator is required prior to enrolment in research units). The course structure and flexibility assists students to extend, integrate and apply their core knowledge and skills with depth in key areas of interest according to their background and career development interests, something that employers have identified as important, and to gain knowledge and skills in new areas across the broad domain of public health to equip them for future challenges. Public health skills and knowledge are fundamental to addressing many of the 21st century's complex health problems and the global burden of disease; on populations, individuals, communities and the economy. Our program offers you flexibility, with a dynamic range of highly relevant unit choices, in key areas of expertise that include: Epidemiology and biostatistics Clinical research methods Health economics Disease/injury prevention and control and health promotion Health policy, planning and management Global health and human rights Occupational and environmental health By undertaking a Monash University Master of Public Health, you will be studying at a Group of Eight University and one that is ranked in the Top 100 Universities worldwide. This means high calibre teaching staff who are experts in their fields, access to pioneering research and cutting-edge facilities. Teaching is structured as a combination of face to face, including block days, teaching and on-line educational delivery, to suit working professionals or with other responsibilities. There are also specified exit points for both a Graduate Certificate and a Graduate Diploma in Public health if you meet the requirements. Career opportunities The Monash Master of Public Health is an optimum foundation for career development and for senior roles in public health and the health system. Graduates may develop and move into careers as diverse as public health or clinical research, government or non-government organisations, public sector management, international health, policy, health promotion, and health care.