Postgraduate study in Health Promotion

What can you study in Health Promotion?

Health Promotion is a specialisation available for those taking a Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences or a Master of Health Practice.

The areas of study include:

  • Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug Studies
  • Health and Public Policy
  • Māori and Pacific Health
  • Mental Health Promotion
  • International Public Health
  • Population Youth Health

Courses are offered in a flexible learning format (several full or half days per course over a semester) at the School of Population Health.

The Health Promotion specialisation is aimed at professionals working in health promotion who are looking to upgrade their skills and gain a postgraduate qualification. It also suits graduates of relevant degrees interested in entering work in the field of health promotion.

Courses

Where can postgraduate study in Health Promotion take you?

The Health Promotion specialisation offers a variety of employment opportunities in developing local and national health policy in health services, government agencies, non-governmental organisations and community groups.

Jobs related to Health Promotion

  • Community development project lead
  • Health policy developer
  • Health promotion practitioner