Public health
Improve the health of populations in a changing and inequitable world.
Featured programs
Work towards playing a critical role in preventing disease, prolonging life and improving health outcomes with postgraduate study.
Graduate Certificate in Public Health
Make a lasting impact on the health of communities and populations.
Graduate Diploma in Public Health
Prepare for a career preventing disease and promoting healthy lifestyles.
Master of Public Health
Gain skills to influence policy and lead health service's reform.
Get Postgrad Ready
Discover tips and practical essentials to prepare for your postgraduate studies.
Why do postgraduate study?
It can propel your career forward or shift it in a new direction. Gain the knowledge, skills and experience for your next move, turn a future of uncertainty into a world of possibilities.
Events
27 October
Master of Finance and Investment Management information webinar
Hear about UQ's Master of Finance and Investment Management and discover the benefits of studying at the #1 university in Queensland for postgraduate finance (QS Business Master's Rankings 2026). Explore how this accelerated postgraduate program taught in the Brisbane CBD can fast-track your next career move.
Online
29 October
Master of Mental Health information webinar
Join staff from UQ's Master of Mental Health program and understand your study options in the fields of art therapy and psychotherapy.
Online
3 November
Find your postgrad pharmacy fit
UQ has a range of postgraduate pharmacy study options, each with different outcomes for your career. Come along to this event to find which program is the best fit for you.
Online
Stories
Uni life
What's it really like to study public health at UQ?
Get a personal perspective from Bianca, a current student, and Associate Professor Simon Reid, a UQ academic.
6-minute read