Meet our students
Why choose the Melbourne School of Population and Global Health
#1
University for Public Health in Australia and 17 globally*
World class
World class graduate employability**
6
Research centres and groups
975+
Research publication contributions in 2019 from the School
38+
Student cohort from over 38+ different countries
1st
School of Population Health in Australia
*Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2020
** QS Graduate Employability 2020
Meet our Head of School
Professor Nancy Baxter
The Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences is delighted to announce Professor Nancy Baxter as the new Head of the Melbourne School of Population and Global Health.
Our research uses advanced methods in epidemiology, biostatistics, health humanities and social sciences, and our findings seek to significantly influence global public health policy. We share this research and contribute to the community using a range of knowledge transfer activities.
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Our Research Priorities
Melbourne School of Population and Global Health research is encompassed within several broad Research Priorities. This multidisciplinary approach aims to increase the opportunities for researchers to collaborate on projects that span common themes.
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Centre & Institute Research
An overview of the research in our Centres & Institutes within the Melbourne School of Population and Global Health and the project work being carried out by them.
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Human Ethics Advisory Group
The Human Ethics Advisory Group (HEAG) conducts ethical and technical reviews of human ethics applications (and in some cases, provides approval) before they are submitted to the University of Melbourne's Health Sciences Human Ethics Sub-Committee (HESC).
Research in the Faculty
The Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences is Australia's largest biomedical research faculty. We employ more than 1500 academic staff, 4000 honorary staff and 1500 graduate researchers undertaking world class research across a wide range of health and social issues in a diverse range of research settings. Researchers are located at key sites across Victoria, with more conducting research around the world. These renowned experts from every field can be found in labs, hospitals, affiliated research institutes and all across the wider community.
Information and support tools for Faculty staff are available on the Faculty intranet.
Research in the School
The Melbourne School of Population and Global Health has a wide-array of Research Projects which fall under our specialist School Research Priorities.
Whether you're just starting out or a seasoned professional, we have something to suit your needs and schedule. With the highest teaching evaluations in the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences we are proud to offer our coursework and short course programs to our leaders and future leaders.
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Degrees
Our degrees, taught by our world-renowned academics are the perfect way to begin in population and global health.
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Short Courses
Our short courses are designed to keep you up to date with the latest research and information.
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Scholarships, Bursaries and Prizes
The Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences offer an extensive range of scholarships and bursaries to undergraduate and postgraduate coursework students.
Student Placements
Work-integrated learning, including placement, provides career-defining experiences for students and is integral to many programs within
the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences.
Thank you for engaging with the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry & Health Sciences. As a friend and supporter of this faculty you will help create scholarships for our students, support groundbreaking research, and build important partnerships and support community engagement.
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Alumni
Our pride in our graduates and in their lives spent improving the health and well-being of others is matched by our desire to maintain strong connections with all who have passed through our doors.
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Support
We are grateful for the many ways in which our alumni and donors support our work.
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Partners
We recognise partnerships and collaborations are an integral facet of our development and a major strength of the school.
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Community
The School aims to be of value to the community through its teaching, research and program implementation.