Master of Public Health (Global Nutrition and Active Living) at Victoria University

Overview

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.

Postgraduate academic learning advice

As a postgraduate student you might want to take up one of many opportunities to further develop your academic language and study skills. VU’s Learning Hubs are welcoming spaces where you can improve your study and employability skills.

We offer maths, writing, careers and English-language advice, and show you effective ways to study and manage your time.

Our programs include:

• workshops
• drop-in sessions
• peer mentoring
• maths and writing resources
• resume and career guidance.

Careers in public health

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.

Job titles and salaries

While many job opportunities will be overseas, some example job titles and average annual salaries in Australia are:

• health promotion officer - $70,564
• policy manager - $122,460