The Master of Health Science encompasses a range of health disciplines that underpin advances crucial to human health and wellbeing. It provides you with a unique combination of the three key platforms: public health; advanced study in a related science discipline; and an industry internship. It is taught by the Faculty of Science and the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences. It provides a pathway for you to further develop your science knowledge, and integrate this knowledge with a solid grounding in Public Health (theory and skills) as well as providing a work practicum in the health industry (for example health promotion, research, policy and administration). This integration enables you to be ‘job-ready’ at the end of your course.

As a graduate you will have advanced knowledge of Health Sciences that can be applied to both research and professional settings. You will also have the capacity to solve problems by applying research methodologies combined with the ability to successfully communicate outcomes to a wide range of audiences. Knowledge of your discipline and how it is researched will enable you to become its advocate in both specialist and nonspecialist settings. You will find a range of careers in the health industry, with opportunities in health promotion, administration and delivery, in both private and Government settings. A key aspect of the program is the integration of advanced study in both a health-related science discipline (see list of available specialisations) and in Public Health. Accordingly, this integration will provide graduates with a unique blend of knowledge and skills that will make them attractive to health industry employers. The core industry placement will also enhance the work readiness of graduates.