Course Description

Upon successful completion of the MPH&TM, graduates will be able to: Integrate and apply an advanced body of theoretical and technical knowledge in the disciplines of public health and tropical medicine, with depth in epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical presentation, complications, differential diagnosis, investigation and management of tropical diseases Devise appropriate strategies to detect, prevent and control communicable and non-communicable diseases ensuring safe and healthy environments for tropical, rural, remote and Indigenous communities Critically assess, analyse and communicate public health information relevant to tropical, rural, remote and Indigenous communities Communicate theoretical propositions, methodologies, conclusions and professional decisions through advanced literacy and numeracy skills to specialist and non-specialist audiences Critically reflect upon the socio-ecological nature of health promotion and its application in optimising the health and wellbeing of tropical, rural, remote and Indigenous communities Critically reflect upon and engage in professional public health practice based on ethical decision-making and an evidence based approach Apply advanced human, project and organisational management skills within a public health and policy context to effect efficient and equitable gains in public health Apply knowledge of research principles and methods to plan and ethically execute a substantial research-based project, capstone experience and/or piece of scholarship.

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