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Australian National University

Master of Culture Health and Medicine

#1 in Australia for graduate employability

The Master of Culture, Health and Medicine (MCHAM) is the only interdisciplinary program of its kind in Australia, bringing important anthropological perspectives and social science research methodologies to the study of health. This unique program is designed for graduates with an interest in the social sciences who are looking to move into health; clinicians looking to expand their cultural skillset, and healthcare professionals from government and non-government backgrounds who want to know more about the social and cultural contexts they are working in. You will put the very nature of health, sickness and healing under the spotlight, examining it from angles including social, cultural, political, historical, and economic, and in both local and global contexts.

CRICOS Course Code: 082283E

Flinders University

Master of Disability Policy and Practice

This course is intended to develop skills for students interested in becoming professional leaders in disability. The degree prepares students with advanced skills and specialised knowledge that can be applied to support the participation and contribution of people with diverse needs in the local community. Students will develop the expertise required of disability and allied health professions enabling them to work in a variety of Government and non-government organisations in health, education and human service settings.

CRICOS Course Code: 085325J

Master of Environmental Health

The course is designed to give students a solid foundation in environmental health concepts, risk assessment and research skills. Students will be introduced to risk assessment and the use of toxicological, microbiological and epidemiological paradigms for assessing and managing environmental health risks.

CRICOS Course Code: 080526G

Griffith University

Master of Global Public Health

This program helps you to develop and further your career in public health practice, research and/or management. It allows you to re-orient your work interests in health to disease prevention and health promotion and is widely recognised both nationally and internationally as the public health credential for careers in public health.

CRICOS Course Code: 097098E

James Cook University

Master of Public Health - Master of Global Development

#1 in Queensland for full-time employment

Be equipped to address pressing public health and development issues relevant to tropical Australia and the Asia-Pacific. This joint degree is highly attuned to the development challenges of the next decade — which will be significantly shaped by the legacies of COVID-19. Explore subjects that are aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and graduate with the skills and expertise to contribute to the sustainability and well-being of communities in the Tropics and around the world.

CRICOS Course Code 107244B

Top Occupations

* Likely to qualify for a Skilled Independent or Temporary Graduate visa in Australia.
** Likely to be fast-tracked for visas in Australia.

Top Employers

• The NHS

• Private hospitals

• Medical imaging companies

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