The Master of Public Health Advanced is designed to provide more options for graduate public health studies. It has the same structure of the Master of Public Health, with the additional requirement of a second specialisation of advanced study comprising 24 credit points of either further coursework or research studies. This allows students to tailor their learning to their career aspirations. This degree The Master of Public Health Advanced is a flexible degree designed to give students a broad introduction to public health while equipping them with the skills and knowledge to define, critically assess and resolve public health issues within a community. Students who decide not to complete the Master of Public Health Advanced have the option to exit early with a Master of Public Health or an appropriate Graduate Certificate What you will study The flexible and interest driven program allows students to develop, analyse and implement policy, plan and evaluate health services and programs whilst catering for their individual career goals. The program is structured in a manner that responds to the constantly changing health and social issues both at the local and international level. The following specialisations are available: Health Promotion Social Marketing for Health Public Health Nutrition Work Health and Safety Health Informatics Research Skills and Applications Major Project Course Learning Outcomes Students graduating from the Master of Public Health Advanced will be able to: Critically examine the social and environmental determinants of health and disease - at local, national and international levels by drawing on currently available evidence-based research. Monitor and evaluate available population health data- to assess the effectiveness of health and healthcare policies, interventions, programs and services; and to identify gaps and opportunities in service delivery, policy frameworks and program implementation. Demonstrate strategic leadership - by applying and advocating for the core public health values of equity, sustainability and social justice when planning and developing health and healthcare policies, interventions and services. Use quantitative and qualitative approaches - to construct and implement rigorous scientific inquiry to explore health issues and their determinants. Draw on best practice principles and socio-ecological paradigms - to design innovative solutions with groups, communities and populations to improve health outcomes. Work independently and as part of a team, across a range of sectors and in partnership with key stakeholders - in a way that is participatory, inclusive and collaborative, to plan, manage and evaluate interventions designed to advance health outcomes. Effectively communicate health information and priority health issues - for groups, communities and populations to a wide range of audiences and using diverse media. Conceptualise key issues and concepts related to a range of contemporary public health sub-disciplines.