Flexible pathways
Upon successfully completing the Graduate Certificate in Public Health, Graduate Certificate in Health Promotion, or Graduate Certificate in Global Health Leadership (4 units), you can seamlessly progress to the Master of Public Health (12 units), with the first four units credited. Choose the qualification that aligns best with your career goals.
Graduate Certificate
Master Degree
Units of study
Victoria University Online’s Master of Public Health will equip you with the specialised knowledge and skills to pursue a career in public health practice.
Each unit of study lasts for seven weeks.
Core
- Foundations of Public Health
- Epidemiology and Biostatistics 1
- Public Health in Practice
- Culture and Society in Public Health
- Epidemiology and Biostatistics 2
- Promoting Health in Policy
- Systems Thinking in Public Health
- Public Health Program Management
Specialisations
Health Promotion
- Innovative and Evidence-Based Health Promotion
- Social Media and Social Marketing Approaches to Health Promotion
- Global Contexts of Health Promotion Practice with Diverse Populations
- Research Project
Global Health Leadership
- Global Health Leadership
- Global Health Economics and Finance
- Global Health Systems and Decision Making
- Research Project
Units of study
The Graduate Certificate in Public Health course equips graduates with the specialised knowledge and skills to pursue a career in public health practice. Each unit of study lasts seven weeks, meaning you can earn your qualification in as little as eight months.
- Foundations of Public Health
- Epidemiology and Biostatistics 1
- Public Health in Practice
- Culture and Society in Public Health
Units of study
The Graduate Certificate in Global Health Leadership sets you apart with essential skills to tackle complex global health challenges. Learn to lead and implement impactful strategies that improve health outcomes and promote equity across diverse populations. Each unit of study lasts seven weeks, allowing you to complete your qualification in as little as eight months.
- Global Health Systems and Decision Making
- Global Health Economics and Finance
- Global Health Leadership
- Epidemiology and Biostatistics 1*
- Public Health Program Management*
*Choose 1 out of 2 options
Units of study
The Graduate Certificate in Health Promotion sets you apart with in-demand skills to address critical public health challenges. Learn to design and implement effective, evidence-based strategies that promote health equity and improve community wellbeing. Each unit of study lasts seven weeks, allowing you to complete your qualification in as little as eight months.
- Social Media and Social Marketing Approaches to Health Promotion
- Global Contexts of Health Promotion Practice with Diverse Populations
- Innovative and Evidence-Based Health Promotion
- Epidemiology and Biostatistics 1*
- Public Health Program Management*
*Choose 1 out of 2 options
Career outcomes
Ready to make a difference in the world of public health? VU's online Master of Public Health can help you achieve your goals.
Our program equips you with the expertise and practical skills to tackle today's most pressing public health challenges.
From epidemiology and biostatistics to health policy and environmental health, our curriculum covers a range of essential topics.
With a Master of Public Health from VU, you can unlock new career opportunities and make a positive impact on global health.
Download our program guide now to learn more.