Explore a career in public health

Why study public health at UNSW?

At UNSW, we refer to the profession more broadly as population health. This includes public and global health, infectious diseases, and health leadership and management. We encourage you to tailor your studies around your interests and aspirations. You can choose any combination of our four study areas to complete two masters degrees in less than two years and add an extension component to dive into postgraduate research. 

Our School of Population Health is at the forefront of research and transformation. Our vision is to transform and uplift people’s health in Australia and around the world. Our faculty brings experience from multiple disciplines in local and international settings. These diverse perspectives allow us to examine health systems, outcomes and policies with a focus on equity, diversity and social justice.

Our programs empower students to collaborate with industry, government and health professionals to improve population health and create a more equitable world, while driving real-world impact by solving complex local and global health system challenges. You’ll learn from academics and experienced practitioners who have developed and delivered public health programs and policies improving health outcomes in Australia and globally, working with WHO, governments and NGOs. Through lectures, research projects and placements, you’ll gain hands-on experience under the guidance of experts from diverse health backgrounds.

Working in a population health-related field is perfect for people who are passionate about positively influencing the health outcomes of their community. You’ll be a curious, open-minded learner who’s not afraid to challenge existing systems and look for unique ways to deliver values-based healthcare to shape a better future.