Public Health is the science of protecting and improving the health of people and their communities. It includes promoting healthy lifestyles, researching disease and injury prevention. It's also about detecting, preventing and responding to infectious diseases, like a coronavirus. Now that takes some thinking on your feet!
As an ECU undergraduate, you can expect the best overall student experience of any of the 38 public universities in Australia. More about QILT.
ECU is one of the best unis in Australia for teaching. We've had 18 straight years of 5-star ratings in the Good Universities Guide to prove it!
We're ranked one of the world's best universities under 50 years old, and we've already established a global reputation for such a young institution.
Public Health practitioners have the skills to help individuals and communities have greater control over their health and well-being, but can also influence organisations and government policy in ways that lead to better health for all.
Our future student events include a mix of on-campus and online sessions designed to help you decide what to study at ECU.
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Experience Public Health at ECU.
Scholarships recognise those whose life journey may have been challenging, as well as students who've shown outstanding academic excellence and endeavour.
A scholarship can help you realise your ambitions by paying for fees, text books and living expenses.
Do you have any questions about the Public Health study discipline?
Doing the same thing for 30-40 years has never appealed to me
I needed a degree that would enable me to enter different health sectors, so I could have a variety of career directions. Doing the same thing for 30-40 years has never appealed to me. I highly recommend the Master of Public Health at ECU. The wealth of knowledge these lecturers teach you is invaluable.
I am amazed by the helping attitude of the lecturers
I was attracted to ECU for its top teaching quality. I am amazed by the helping attitude of the lecturers, ever ready to guide, support, and solve your problems, and that encouraged me to work hard. I now have the confidence to undertake research studies in the field of public health.
Things you should know about if you're thinking about studying here.
There's more than one admission pathway into an ECU course. It depends on what you've studied already, or your work or life experience.
Course tuition fees can change, but we can give you an estimate of your costs. If you're eligible, a scholarship or student loan can help too.
Applying for a course is a fairly simple process, especially if you have scanned copies of qualifications, your resume or other paperwork, ready to upload.
Starting a course is an exciting and sometimes daunting time, so we make a massive effort to ensure you get all the support you need to have a positive experience.