Public health refers to organised efforts to prevent disease, prolong life and promote health in entire populations. A postgraduate public health degree is recognised worldwide as being invaluable for a career in public health. The Master of Public Health is intended for both non-medical and medically qualified students interested in a career in public or global health, research or practice. Through this course, students acquire skills in planning, implementation and evaluation of public health programs. The Master of Public Health offers flexibility, with a wide range of electives, providing the opportunity to specialise in a particular field of public health. UTS utilises a combination of face-to-face teaching, including block days, and online educational delivery. Academic staffs are highly experienced clinicians and researchers, and recognised as leaders in their chosen fields of public health. Course aims Upon completion of the course, graduates have an internationally recognised qualification. They have developed skills and acquired knowledge essential for the modern public health professional. Specifically, the course covers topics including: Global public health Communicable and infectious diseases Health promotion Health education Reproductive and sexual health Indigenous health Health policy Management in healthcare Primary healthcare Health research methods Epidemiology Biostatistics Health economics Careers Graduates are well-equipped to work in a range of public health roles in government or private sectors, as well as in not-for-profit organisations; in disciplines such as: environmental health, epidemiology, health education, health policy, and health promotion.