Issues in population health are often controversial and we will discuss how we can balance individual and societal needs in order to maximise health and equity. What can we do to improve the health and well-being in communities? At Level 1, you will study Health and Illness in Human Populations and Health and Globalisation. These will introduce you to health issues locally and globally; and the social, environmental, biological and historical factors that influence health in a population. At Level 2, you will develop skills in critical appraisal and research inquiry through Foundations of Epidemiology and Biostatistics. The understanding of population health will be built upon in Disease Prevention and Control (which will focus on promoting health and preventing disease). Level 3 will provide insights into specific applications of population health expertise, through Health Systems and Policy, Health Promotion, Health Industry Leadership and further develop research inquiry skills (Health Research Design and Methods). These units will provide a broad skill base for application within a dynamic health environment.

As a Population Health graduate, you will find careers in health promotion, medical administration, policy and planning and health project and program management in health departments, universities and non-government organisations around the world. The major also provides you with a strong foundation for future clinical studies in the postgraduate courses of medicine, dentistry and podiatry. In addition, you can obtain higher degree qualifications by research or coursework, and professional degree qualifications in nursing or social work.