Public health is a broad area which can be generally characterised as being concerned with improving health and wellbeing by carrying out actions that will have an impact at a population or 'whole of community' level. Current Australian priorities for public health are to reduce health disparities between different population groups and to positively influence social, economic, physical and biological factors that play a role in determining overall health outcomes.
 
Public health practitioners are health professionals who have the skills required to help individuals and communities to have greater control over their health and wellbeing and to influence organisational and political environments in ways that lead to better health for all.
 
The Master of Public Health by coursework is recognised nationally and internationally as the appropriate qualification for health professionals seeking to work in the public health domain. ECU's Master of Public Health provides students with an opportunity to develop competencies that have been widely endorsed as being appropriate for MPH graduates working within Australia and overseas. 

A relevant undergraduate degree or relevant postgraduate qualification.