Launch or progress your rewarding career in public health.
You can complete the Introduction to Public Health and Wellness unit as a single unit of study, or see public health courses on this page.
Bachelor degrees (undergraduate)
Bachelor of Health Science
The Bachelor of Health Sciences is designed to provide you with the flexibility and foundations required to make an informed decision about a career pathway in the health sciences field.
Duration
3 years
Campus
St Albans
Delivery mode
In person, Workplace
Bachelor of Human Nutrition
Duration
3 years
Campus
Footscray Park
Delivery mode
Blended, In person
Prepare for an important and rewarding career in public health, community nutrition, food science or food service with a Bachelor of Human Nutrition from VU.
Bachelor of Nutritional Science/Master of Dietetics
Duration
4.5 years
Campus
Footscray Park
Delivery mode
Blended, Block, In person, Workplace
Become a practising dietitian working to improve the health of individuals and communities, with a Bachelor of Nutritional Science/Master of Dietetics from Victoria University.
Undergraduate certificate
Undergraduate Certificate in Health Science
Get started on your career in the health industry, with the Undergraduate Certificate in Health Science from Victoria University.
Duration
0.5 years
Campus
Footscray Park
Delivery mode
Block
Postgraduate
Master of Public Health (Global Nutrition and Active Living)
Duration
2 years
Campus
St Albans
Delivery mode
Burst, In person, Online Self Paced
Equip yourself to tackle complex global health issues with a Master of Public Health (Global Nutrition and Active Living) at Victoria University.
Graduate Certificate in Public Health
Duration
8 months
Campus
Victoria University Online
Delivery mode
VU Online
This course will help you to progress your career and embrace the changing face of public health.
Master of Public Health
Duration
2 years
Campus
Victoria University Online
Delivery mode
VU Online
This course is 100% online so you can fit study around your existing schedule.
Short courses
Cross-Sector Infection Control Skill Set
Duration
21 day
Campus
Online
COVID-19 has impacted infection control standards in a range of organisations and industries across the country. Learn essential skills and knowledge to decrease the risk and transmission of infection while undertaking your daily duties, with the Cross-Sector Infection Control Skill Set course at Victoria University Polytechnic.
Infection control Skill Set
Duration
21 day
Campus
Online
Learn essential skills and knowledge to decrease the risk and transmission of infection while undertaking your daily duties, with the Infection Control Skill Set course at Victoria University Polytechnic.
Infection Control Skill Set (Food Handling)
Duration
21 day
Campus
Industry, Online
COVID-19 has impacted infection control standards in a range of organisations and industries across the country. Learn essential skills and knowledge to decrease the risk and transmission of infection while undertaking your daily duties, with an Infection Control Skill Set (Food Handling) course at Victoria University Polytechnic.
Infection Control Skill Set (Retail)
Duration
21 day
Campus
Industry, Online
COVID-19 has impacted infection control standards in a range of organisations and industries across the country. Learn essential skills and knowledge to decrease the risk and transmission of infection while undertaking your daily duties, with the Infection Control Skill Set (Retail) course at Victoria University Polytechnic.
Infection Control Skill Set (Transport and Logistics)
Duration
21 day
Campus
Industry, Online
COVID-19 has impacted infection control standards in a range of organisations and industries across the country. Learn essential skills and knowledge to decrease the risk and transmission of infection while undertaking your daily duties, with the Infection Control Skill Set (Transport and Logistics) course at Victoria University Polytechnic.
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Studying public health at VU
At Victoria University (VU), we want you to follow your passion and excel in the industry you've always dreamed of.
We're one of Australia's most industry-connected institutions, and are one of the top 2% of universities in the world.
You'll learn from leading industry professionals who combine theory with practice to prepare you for your career from day one.
Careers
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.
If you qualify with our Master of Public Health, you will be well-equipped for a diverse and rewarding career in Australia and internationally 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.
Colleges & research institutes
Practical learning
Everything you learn at VU has direct links to the real world. Staff bring extensive industry experience working on global health issues in government, government agencies and non-profit organisations.
As part of your study you will have the opportunity to undertake a professional placement with one of our industry partners working in public health in the community. Through the course you'll encounter valuable networking opportunities by the time you graduate, increasing your employment prospects.
