Master of Public Health

Charles Darwin University and Menzies School of Health Research partner to deliver postgraduate Public Health and health research courses, combining the expertise of both institutions.

Yes, you can study your public health degree online or on campus at Charles Darwin University, with the choice between part-time and full-time learning to suit your needs. Online students have access to round-the-clock academic and technical support, 1:1 support from lecturers, and CDU's world-class online learning platform, Learnline.

As an online public health student, you'll have access to round-the-clock academic and technical support, the same 1:1 support from lecturers as on-campus peers, and CDU's world-class online learning platform, Learnline, where you can access study materials on demand, engage with fellow students and lecturers, participate in online discussions and tutorials, and live-stream or catch up on lectures in your own time.

Graduates will be equipped to find roles in health promotion, policy making, disease prevention and research. Career opportunities are incredibly varied, ranging from clinical research roles to communications roles, and from local community organisations to the World Health Organization (WHO). Graduates also gain highly valuable transferable skills including critical thinking and problem-solving, research and analysis, marketing and communication.

CDU is ranked #7 in Australia for postgraduate learning resources in health services and support, according to the Good Universities Guide 2025, and is part of a community of more than 6,500 health and nursing students.