11 Sanitation Degree Programs

This 100% online and part-time MSc Infection Control has been specifically designed for health professionals who have an infection control role within their workplace, but it is also open to anyone with an interest in this area. The fundamental underpinning of this Masters is that prevention is better than a cure and this will hopefully make outbreaks a thing of the past. Through this online Masters, you will gain the latest knowledge of infection control practices as well as the ability to implement strategies to reduce the spread of infection and respond appropriately to an outbreak within a community. On completion of your studies, you will be well-equipped to advise policymakers and clinicians on matters relating to infection control.

The MSc programme in Parasitology and Pathogen Biology is designed for students seeking training in parasite-borne infectious diseases that severely undermine: human health in the developing world and tropics; agri-food production systems globally (including plant health and animal health and welfare).

This is an outcomes-based program that combines the discipline of civil engineering and the principles of ecology, chemistry and microbiology covering the applications of engineering to promote hygiene, sanitation and public health, and to protect and conserve the environment.

Arden's online Master of Public Health addresses the growing need for leaders in preventive healthcare, focusing on communicable and non-communicable diseases. With a contemporary approach, it emphasizes healthcare skills and digital literacy for effective health service management, enabling support for improved health outcomes at various levels. Developed in collaboration with public health employers, the course offers diverse teaching methods and assessments.

A beginner’s guide to the compost toilet: Understanding the biology behind humanure. On this practical course you’ll gain a foundational understanding of the principles, benefits and limitations of compost toilets. This is not a building course but rather an overview of the components required to make a compost toilet system work, the biology of composting to maximise performance, and the cultural trends governing our attitudes towards toilets.

The health promotion program is created for students interested in a public health career focused on the design, implementation, and evaluation of comprehensive health promotion and disease prevention programs for diverse populations.

We offer advanced research training, multidisciplinary, aimed at promoting the initiative in research tasks in the field of Health and Society.

WHY DO I NEED INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL TRAINING? The COVID -19 Pandemic has been a hard hit to various industries across Australia, putting both workplaces and workers at risk like never before. In response, the Australian Industry and Skills Committee have launched four new Nationally Recognised Infection Control Skill Sets designed to keep Australian Workers and Community safe.

Students will learn the latest Sterilization and Anatomy, Physiology, Microbiology, instrumentation, decontamination, and infection control advancements. There will be a class trip experience as the students visit and observe a Sterile Processing department in action.

By completing this course, learners will be equipped with a greater understanding of how to prevent and control the spread of infection in the workplace, which is crucial for any business where work activities could put employers at risk of contracting and passing on an infection.

On this practical course you’ll gain a foundational understanding of the principles, benefits and limitations of compost toilets. This is not a building course but rather an overview of the components required to make a compost toilet system work, the biology of composting to maximise performance, and the cultural trends governing our attitudes towards toilets.