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Career Choices

Our Public Health courses result in nationally and internationally recognised qualifications providing the basis for a variety of careers. See also some of our graduate's stories.

Biostatistician
Biostatisticians develop and apply statistical methods to scientific research in health-related fields, including medicine, epidemiology, and public health. The role of the biostatistician is an important one, especially when it comes to designing studies and analyzing data from research problems. Biostatisticians help formulate the scientific questions to be answered, determine appropriate sampling techniques, coordinate data collection procedures, and conduct statistical analyses to answer those scientific questions. Biostatisticians also play a very important role in the preparation of research material for publication.

Environmental Health Professionals
Environmental Health Professionals are concerned with protecting the health and well being of the community and our environment. They work in many areas of concern including environmental pollution (air, water, noise), hygiene and safety of food, immunization and communicable disease, health of indigenous communities, domestic and industrial waste management, management of pests and safe handling of pesticides.

Epidemiologist
Epidemiologists study the frequency and distribution of diseases within human populations and environments. In an epidemiological study, the investigators try to determine if any factor is associated with the health effect. Therefore, epidemiologists try to compare groups of people who are alike except for the risk factor under evaluation.

Food Scientist or Technologist
Food scientists and food technologists can be found in a wide variety of positions in a diverse range of occupations. The Food science and technology degrees provide excellent prospects for employment within Australia and overseas in a number of areas. Graduates have an understanding of the diverse nature of food systems, in-depth knowledge of food processing techniques together with a strong understanding of food usage, storage and management. Some of possible careers are Food Technologist, Scientific Officer, Product development Officer or Manager, Quality Assurance or Control Officer, Production Manager, Technical Controller, Food Microbiologist, Research & Development Officer, Sales and Marketing Officer or Manager. For more information on possible careers in food science and technology in Australia please visit the Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology website at http://www.aifst.asn.au/.
A wide variety of possible careers paths are demonstrated at http://www.aifst.asn.au/foodworx/ as an interactive and informative journey through the food and beverage industries.

Health Information Manager
The Health Information Management degree provides excellent prospects for employment within Australia and overseas in a number of areas. Graduates have an understanding of the diverse nature of health care delivery and financial systems, in-depth knowledge of clinical processes together with a strong understanding of health information creation, linkage, usage, storage and management.

Health Promotion Professional
Health Promotion Professionals have the knowledge and skills to plan, implement, and evaluate health promotion programs in various settings including clinics, schools, worksites and the community.

Nutritionist
Nutritionists advise individuals and the community about food choices for a healthy and nutritious diet. Nutritionists do this by using their extensive knowledge of the nutritive value of foods, the important nutrients required by the body at different stages of development, and the role of nutrients and diet in health and the prevention of disease.

Occupational Health and Safety Professional
Occupational Health and Safety Professionals use their skills to assess the likelihood of harm to employees as a means to prevent injury and illness. Health and safety is fundamental to the success of an organisation. An OHS Professional integrates effective hazard control and management systems into the organisation, enabling best use of resources. This is a challenging and highly rewarding career found in most industries and government.