Public Health is a unique degree as it doesn't pigeonhole you into a particular profession. Graduates can follow their passion choosing distinctive career pathways, addressing bio-medical, research, and social determinants of population health and equity, Indigenous health, economic factors, and global approaches to health issues, such as obesity and heart disease.
As a public health professional, you will perform essential services that protect our communities. You might monitor the health status of a community to identify potential problems, diagnose and investigate health problems and hazards in the community or inform, educate, and empower people about health issues, particularly the underserved and those at risk.
You may develop policies and plans that support individual and community health efforts, enforce laws and regulations that protect health and ensure safety or link people to needed personal health services and ensure the provision of health care when otherwise unavailable.
Explore a range of postgraduate Public Health courses with up to 80% off fees, including the Graduate Certificate in Public Health, the Graduate Certificate in Health Promotion, and the Master of Public Health.
*Government subsidies enable Flinders to offer domestic applicants a reduction of up to 80% off full course fees through Commonwealth Support Places. Not all courses. Offer subject to change.
Hear from Professor Nicola Spurrier, Chief Public Health Officer for SA Health, talk about why you should study Public Health at Flinders.
Graduates are expected to progress into employment in public health policy, management and practice that includes the following potential occupations:
Professionally accredited programs with globally recognised qualifications that increase your job opportunities worldwide.
Our Masters of Public Health degrees meet the Australasian Faculty of Public Health Medicine (AFPHM) and aligns with the Council of Academic Public Health Institutions Australia (CAPHIA).
Looking for inspiration? Read our top three reasons to pursue a Public Health degree.
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Elevate patient outcomes with a Masters of Clinical Epidemiology, learn how to conduct and design clinical trials, frame appropriate research questions and interpret research evidence to improve clinical outcomes of patients.
Designed in consultation with Industry partners, to provide you with specialised knowledge and skills required for clinical research.
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Flinders’ courses are run by experts in their fields who have a genuine love for what they teach.
It makes the whole experience enjoyable, interesting, and rewarding. Studying here has helped me feel like I have finally found the right career direction.
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If you're passionate about making positive change, explore Public Health at Flinders
With a passion for improving health and advocating for health equity, Tina is ready to create a healthier future for all.
To Nagpriya, the quality of education and the learning environment were equally as important as that of her chosen career path.
We spoke to current students, alumni and Flinders teaching staff before compiling three top reasons to consider studying Public Health.
Prepare for a bright future career with our step-by-step guide designed for Public Health students.
This guide is aligned to a three-year undergraduate Public Health timeline and includes curriculum based topics, careers workshops, online resources and activities within the Flinders Horizon Award.
Prepare for a bright future career with our step-by-step guide designed for Public Health students.
This guide is aligned to a three-year undergraduate Public Health timeline and includes curriculum based topics, careers workshops, online resources and activities within the Flinders Horizon Award.
The World Health Organization defines public health as 'the art and science of preventing disease, prolonging life and promoting health through the organised efforts of society'. This science-based, evidence-backed field strives to give everyone a safe place to live, learn, work and play.
The health care industry treats people who are sick, while public health aims to prevent people from getting sick or injured in the first place.
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In Australia, public health jobs pay an annual salary of ~$80,000 (source: payscale.com)
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