About
Bethany Howard is a Senior Lecturer in Public Health and Preventive Medicine at Monash University's School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine. She specializes in enhancing graduate employability, particularly in health-related disciplines, through curriculum design and evidence-based educational practices. Her research aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals, focusing on education and health equity.
Education: Bachelor of Exercise & Sports Science (Honours) from Deakin University (2008–2011), Master of Education from the University of Melbourne (2019–present).
Teaching roles include Second Year Level Coordinator for Bachelor of Public Health and Bachelor of Health Sciences, as well as Unit Coordinator for courses such as Career Skills for Health Professionals and Infectious Disease Prevention. She also coordinates the Global Immersion Guarantee program.
Recent projects include leading the 'Curriculum Design for Graduate Employability' initiative and contributing to 'Preparing Learners for Uncertainty in Health Professions.' She has received awards including the SPHPM Tutoring Excellence Award (2020) and the 2024 Teaching Excellence Award.
Her work emphasizes interfaculty collaboration and adaptive educational strategies, with research spanning health promotion, clinical education, and pandemic-era learning innovations.
