Prashikha Chhetri

Master of Public Health (International Health)

Research Interest*: Women's knowledge of cervical cancer in Nepal: Developing a research protocol

Research Supervisor: Dr Owen Lewis

Centre: The Nossal Institute for Global Health

What were you doing before you became a student at the Melbourne School of Population and Global Health?

I did a Bachelor of Arts in Social Work in Nepal. Following that, I was working in a local NGO in Nepal as Project Documentation Officer.

What made you apply for your course?

It was a combination of three factors; my interest in public health, the reputation of the University of Melbourne and the different choice of subjects in the course.

When I complete the Master of Public Health, I feel doors will be open to work in development work related to public health all over the world.

What makes the Melbourne School of Population and Global Health a great place to study?

The lecturers are great, as is the subject choice via the system of cross institutional study. I also find the computer lab access really beneficial to my studies.

Any advice for new students?

Utilise the facilities and enjoy your studies :)

*Research projects contribute to 12.5% of Master of Public Health