Master of Public Health
Public Health
A course by
AUT
Build advanced expertise to address public health challenges, lead strategic change in community and public health, and conduct research with AUT’s Master of Public Health.
NZ$11,220
inc GST
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This course starts anytime
NZQA Level 9 Certification (240 Credits)
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NZ$11,220
inc GST
Enquire about international pricing
This course starts anytime
NZQA Level 9 Certification (240 Credits)
Post Grad
1
2
3
4
5
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8
9
10
Core skills this course teaches
Address public health challenges
Develop advanced skills to analyse and address broad public health issues in New Zealand and globally.
Lead strategic change in public health
Gain expertise in leadership, management, and strategic planning to improve community and public health outcomes.
What You're Signing Up For
The AUT Master of Public Health is designed for those passionate about community wellbeing, tackling health inequities, and influencing health policy and strategy. The programme builds expertise in understanding and addressing the many factors affecting individual and community wellbeing, focusing on best practices and research. This degree advances knowledge of contemporary public health issues and strengthens skills in designing health policy, managing programmes, and conducting research, with a commitment to equity, social justice, empowerment, and community engagement. Flexible learning options are available, including a blend of on-campus block courses and online study.
Course Content
- Social Epidemiology
- Hauora Māori Development
- Principles of Public Health
- Public Health Policy and Systems
- Research Design and Methods
- Pacific Health Research and Design
- Māori Health Research Practice
- Violence and Trauma - Theories and Practices
- Communications in Emergency and Disaster
- Disasters and Development
- Disability and Health
- Quantitative Research
- Qualitative Research
- Special Topic
- Leadership and Management
- Critical Inquiry for Evidence Based Practice
- Exponential Health Technologies
- Digital Health Disruption
- Practice Reality
- Applied Health Care Ethics
- Health Law
- Mental Health and Social Participation
- Public Health Programme Management
- Global Health
- Thesis or Dissertation Research
What you need to know first
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