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Master of Public Health (Global Nutrition and Active Living)

Equip yourself to tackle complex global health issues with a Master of Public Health (Global Nutrition and Active Living) at Victoria University.

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.

Campus Information

St Albans Campus

Our St Albans Campus is a hub for health and nutrition research. It also specialises in arts and science programs. Our nursing and biomedical science students complete a large part of their studies at the new teaching and research centre at Sunshine Hospital alongside medical professionals. The campus has a modern community feel and is set in gardens of native grasses and gum trees. It’s a relaxed, friendly place to study, with a children’s centre, a gym, and award-winning architecture.

Intakes

Feb
July

Application Processing Time in Days: 20

Application Process

More Information Required

10 Days

Possible Interview Call

10 Days

Provisional/Unconditional Offer

20 Days

Visa Process

30 Days

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description	IELTS (1.0 -9.0)	TOEFL IBT (0-120)	TOEFL CBT (0-300)	PTE (10-90)
Expert	9	120	297-300	86-90
Very Good	8.5	115-119	280-293	83-86
Very Good	8	110-114	270-280	79-83
Good	7.5	102-109	253-267	73-79
Good	7	94-101	240-253	65-73
Competent	6.5	79-93	213-233	58-65
Competent	6	60-78	170-210	50-58
Modest	5.5	46-59	133-210	43-50
Modest	5	35-45	107-133	36-43
Limited	4	32-34	97-103	30-36
Extremely Limited	< 4	< 31	< 93	< 30

Job Opportunity Potential

With significant global changes in public health, there is a need for professionals with the high-level knowledge and skills to respond to these changes.

Graduates of this course will be well-equipped for a diverse and rewarding career in areas such as:

global health, nutrition, physical activity research and teaching
community development work in health, nutrition and food security
delivering health, food and nutrition programs in response to emergencies
health policy development
program planning, development and evaluation
specific population focused health interventions (e.g. older adults, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, chronically diseased populations)
inclusive physical activity programming
physical activity and sedentary behaviour measurement.

You may find work opportunities both in Australia and internationally within:

national, state and local governments
the United Nations and other international health organisations (WHO, UNICEF, ACSM, International Coalition for Aging and Physical Activity)
non-profit organisations
academic institutions and research institutions.

PSW Opportunity

2 years

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Completion of an Australian Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in any discipline.
OR
Completion of an Australian Graduate Diploma (or equivalent) in a similar discipline.

Victoria University

Melbourne , Victoria ,Australia