In response to COVID-19, the University of Sydney has reviewed the availability of courses to be delivered remotely for students commencing their studies in Semester 1, 2021.
This course will be available to study remotely for students commencing in Semester 1, 2021. Please note that some units of study that are not essential to completing the degree may not be available to be studied remotely.
Note: The University intends to offer as many units of study as possible in a remote as well as face-to-face learning method of delivery in Semester 1, 2021 and subject to ongoing border closures and public health orders impacting attendance on campus, in Semester 2, 2021. However, some units of study and courses require students to study in-person at the relevant University of Sydney campus/es and host locations for placements and will not be available remotely.
About this course
The University of Sydney School of Public Health programs focus on the prevention of illness and the promotion of health.
Learning opportunities are aimed at developing the essential knowledge and skills required for practitioners in public health - including the effective management of community health problems to improve conditions and outcomes.
Why study public health with us?
- 100% online course delivery - this course is offered through our interactive online learning environment, giving you the flexibility to tailor your study schedule around your lifestyle. We also offer full-time and part-time options, allowing you to decide your study load.
- Specialise in your chosen field – the 1.5-year Master of Public Health will provide you the time needed to build competency and gain skills from a wide range of public health electives, allowing you specialise in an area that interests you and boosts your career prospects. You will be able to choose your elective units from within one of four specialisations:
- chronic disease prevention
- communicable disease control
- health promotion and advocacy
- research methods.
- Apply public health principles - newly designed core units and electives will provide you with the skills needed to translate evidence and decisions into policy and practice at a national, regional and community level.
- Research training – our Research Project capstone will equip you with the critical thinking skills and research training necessary to prepare you for a higher research degree.
- First-class teaching – this course is taught by highly experienced academic staff who are active within the public health community and work closely with organisations such as the World Health Organisation, the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, the Department of Health and Cancer Australia.
- Make a real difference – you will be involved in teams and projects that are making a real difference to the health and wellbeing of individuals, communities and populations.
- Diverse placement opportunities – you will have the opportunity to undertake a diverse range of professional placements and apply knowledge learnt in class to real-world projects with location-based organisations. Our students have completed placements with a range of organisations including NSW Environmental Health, NSW Cancer Council, NSW Health Protection unit, Safe Work Australia and the Heart Foundation.
Who should study this course?
Medical and non-medical graduates who are passionate about working to see improvements in community health programs through strategy and management.
Find out what we look for in a Public Health applicant.
Completion of this Graduate Diploma program can be used as credit towards a Masters degree.
Completion of this Graduate Diploma program can be used as credit towards a Masters degree.