Master of Public Health (Global Nutrition and Active Living)
Victoria University
About
Globalisation, climate change and demographic transition have led to shifts in health needs all over the world.
This course has been developed to prepare health professionals to be ready and able to respond to these changes.
Uniquely, this course focuses on both global nutrition and active living in diverse communities, from both an Australian and international perspective.
You’ll develop the specialist knowledge and skills that the global marketplace demands, for a challenging but rewarding career in public health, emergencies and development.
You can choose to specialise in one of the two streams offered:
global public health nutrition public health and active living.
There is also a unit on ‘nutrition in emergencies’ offered independently, which is aligned with internationally recognised content.
Structure
To attain the Master of Public Health (Global Nutrition and Active Living), students will be required to complete 192 credit points consisting of:
- 168 credit points core units
- 24 credit point of either Profession Project or Minor Thesis
Course structure and units
Year 1, Semester 1
- Foundations of Public Health Unit code HMG7100 Credits12
- Epidemiology Unit code HMG7110 Credits12
- Global Challenge - Non-Communicable Disease Unit code HMG7120 Credits12
- Nutrition for Global Health Unit code HMG7130 Credits12
Year 1, Semester 2
- Public Health in Practice Unit code HMG7200 Credits12
- Biostatistics Unit code HMG7210 Credits12
- Culture and Society in Public Health Unit code HMG7220 Credits12
- Global Food Systems and Food Security Unit code HMG7230 Credits12
Year 2, Semester 1
- Nutrition Assessment and Program Management Unit code HMG7310 Credits12
- Migration and Health Unit code HMG7320 Credits12
- Research Methods in Public Health Unit code HMG7950 Credits12
- Behavioural Aspects of Active Living Unit code SMG7240 Credits12
Year 2, Semester 2
- Concepts in Humanitarian Assistance Unit code HMG7410 Credits12
- Nutrition in Emergencies Unit code HMG7420 Credits12
and ONE of the following two units:
- Professional Project Unit code HMG7400 Credits24
- Minor Thesis Unit code HMG7430 Credits24
Entry requirements
Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee you entry into this course. Some courses receive more applications than the number of places available. In this situation we will also assess your education, work and other relevant experience.
If you do not meet the minimum requirements you may be eligible for one of our special admission programs. We also encourage you to explore our study pathways to help you reach your goal.
Find out more about how to apply for our courses, and our commitment to admissions transparency.
Entry requirements
Completion of an Australian Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in any disciplineORCompletion of an Australian Graduate Diploma (or equivalent) in a similar disciplineORApplicants without an undergraduate qualification may be admitted to the Graduate Diploma based on approved work experience. Upon completion of the Graduate Diploma, graduates will be eligible for admission to this course with credit granted for completed units.
Pathways from VU courses
There are many ways you can start your education journey at VU. Pathways offer an easy transition between courses at different levels, so that you can start with a certificate and progress right through to postgraduate study.
If you have completed any of the following course(s), you will be guaranteed a place in this course. In some cases you may receive credit for your previous study, reducing the time it takes to complete your course.
You will be credited for up to 48 credit points of study.
Find out more about pathways and credits.
Credit for skills and past study
If you have completed study with another university or institution and believe you are eligible to receive credit for skills and past study, you can apply for advanced standing.
Applications for advanced standing can be made after a discussion with your course coordinator or academic adviser.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
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| | 1. | Critically apply knowledge of public health theories and specialist concepts in nutrition and active living to address existing and emergent health problems in global contexts, but particularly in low and middle income countries. | |
| | 2. | Select, evaluate and justify the use of descriptive and analytic epidemiology to identify and investigate factors associated with various health conditions. | |
| | 3. | Design, operationalise and evaluate innovative, sustainable, evidence-based public health interventions to address health, nutrition and lifestyle problems which take into account divergent and complex ethnicities, societies and cultures in humanitarian and development contexts. | |
| | 4. | Identify and advocate for inclusive public health policies and implementation strategies which promote equity in health systems. | |
| | 5. | Present clear and coherent expositions of knowledge and ideas to a variety of audiences in order to advance and defend efforts to promote health and prevent disease. | |
| | 6. | Plan and execute a research project, professional project or piece of scholarship which demonstrates intellectual independence and contributes to the evidence-base in public health and particularly global nutrition and/or active living. | |
| | 7. | Critically appraise their learning skills in relation to attainment of career goals and implement effective and creative strategies to promote lifelong learning in their professional practice. | |
| | 8. | Exemplify the requisite characteristics for team leadership and membership appropriate to specific purposes, projects and contexts both within the sphere of public health and in inter-sectoral collaborations. | |
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