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Public Health Researcher Courses

Public Health Researchers explore the different factors that impact the health and wellbeing of the general public, including environmental, genetic, and social influences. Their research is used to mitigate and prevent pandemics and public health crises while improving the accessibility and affordability of healthcare services.

As a Public Health Researcher you could be applying for a research funding grant, identifying healthcare issues and testing different research methodologies to suit project goals, evaluating the information in a medical administration database, reviewing case studies and cause-of-death registry data, co-writing a report to submit to a government department, or just thinking critically about the information gathered in a recent public health survey.

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Popular Public Health Researcher Courses

There are 12 courses available for people who want to become a Public Health Researcher. These are the top 5 most popular courses.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Public Health Researchers earn?

Salaries for Public Health Researchers start at $75,000 per annum and increase according to your professional profile, qualifications, and experience. Increase your earning capacity by obtaining post-graduate qualifications in public health and publishing peer-reviewed articles and research papers.

What are the job opportunities for Public Health Researchers?

There are no clear employment figures for Public Health Researchers working in Australia right now. They are employed by government agencies, healthcare organisations, universities and academic institutions.

How do I become a Public Health Researcher?

Public Health Researchers need university qualifications in public health and research. Suitable degrees include the Bachelor of Public Health, Master of Public Health (Research), Master of Public Health (Big Data and Decision Science), Professional Doctorate in Applied Public Health (DrPH), and Doctor of Philosophy - Public Health.

Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights 2023

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Here are some potential career pathways within healthcare support services and local government. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.