Course Overview

About This Course

The Master of Global Health (Extension)/Master of Public Health offers an innovative approach to postgraduate health education, enabling you to specialise in public health in international developing country contexts as well as Australia and other developed countries. The Master of Global Health (Extension) provides an opportunity for high-achieving students to extend their studies by completing additional courses and a research project in global health. The Master of Public Health is recognised as essential for a career in population health. Studying this combination of degrees will cultivate sophisticated knowledge and skills in public health that you can apply to a broad range of highly complex population health issues in local and global settings. It meets a well-recognised need to strengthen public health capacities within Australia and internationally. You will be able to contribute immediately to improving public health outcomes in diverse settings, drawing on a global health perspective.

Eligibility

Entry Requirements

Requirements

Pathway 1: Applicants must have both:
- a) A three year undergraduate degree in any field of study, and
- b) Two years of full-time professional or volunteer experience in a relevant field. The professional experience may include experience in health or public health services acquired as part of a degree of four or more years duration, e.g. MBBS, MD.
Pathway 2: Applicants must have at least one of the following:
- a) An undergraduate degree plus an honours in a relevant field of study, or
- b) Postgraduate degree in a relevant field of study.
Pathway 3 (Exceptional): In exceptional cases, you may be considered for entry if you have extensive professional experience in health or public health but don't hold a relevant degree. You must have at least five years of full-time, relevant experience. The School of Population Health may also invite you to attend an interview.
Relevant fields of professional experience include:
- Roles in health: Such as allied health, medicine, nursing, oral health, public health, environmental health or psychology.
- Roles in health service provision or health management in human services: Such as social work, community development, service navigation or case management.
- Roles that involve working specifically on health-related activities or portfolios: Such as health-focused positions in emergency services, management, research, engineering, law, science, mathematics and statistics, economics, journalism or policy.
Relevant fields of study include: medicine, nursing, allied health, health sciences, biomedical sciences, dentistry, social sciences, social work, psychology, paramedicine, environmental health, health administration, policy studies or development studies.
Indigenous Alternative Entry Scheme: Aimed at redressing the imbalance of access for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to population health programs, this scheme provides entry to our postgraduate coursework degrees based on your interest in public health and relevant educational and/or professional experience.
English language requirements: Evidence of English proficiency may be required, demonstrated through English language tests, university English courses, prior study in the medium of English, or other qualifications.

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

There's strong demand for global and public health professionals in the public and private health sectors, both within Australia and internationally. Our graduates typically find work through a range of employers, including bilateral and multilateral international aid organisations, UN-based organisations, civil society and NGOs, private foundations, health departments, academia and development-based organisations. This program can lead to a career in: government departments and ministries of health, public health networks, local area health services, universities and research institutes, international health policy and funding institutions, non-governmental agencies, mental health services, Indigenous health organisations.

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Accreditation Details

Academic Regulator

TEQSA

Professional Body

Council of Academic Public Health Institutions Australasia (CAPHIA)

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Skills Assessor

VETASSESS

Course Content

Units of Competency

All Units5 units

Health Promotion and Social Perspectives of Health

Core course

Foundations in Public Health and Health Care Systems

Core course

Global Health and Development

Core course

Foundations of Epidemiology

Core course

Foundations of Biostatistics

Core course

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to complete the Master of Global Health (Extension)/Master of Public Health?

The Master of Global Health (Extension)/Master of Public Health can be completed in two years of full-time study or four years part-time. The program is made up of 16 courses total, including five core courses, seven elective courses, and additional electives which include a research project or research methodology course.

What are the fees for this program?

For domestic students, the 2026 indicative CSP first year fee is $9,500 and the indicative CSP fee to complete the degree is $19,000. The 2026 indicative first year full fee is $39,000 and the indicative full fee to complete the degree is $80,000. For international students, the 2026 indicative first year full fee is $60,500 and the indicative full fee to complete the degree is $126,000. Fees are subject to annual review and may vary accordingly.

Can I study this program online or part-time?

Yes, this degree provides flexible learning options so you can complete the degree according to your needs and commitments. Courses can be taken online or face-to-face, full-time or part-time. The online learning spaces facilitate collaborative learning so you can connect with fellow students and course convenors in real-time.

What internship or practical experience opportunities are available?

The program offers an internship program where you'll gain practical experience in relevant health organisations. UNSW offers a range of domestic and international internship placements in Australia, Asia and the Pacific.

What is UNSW's ranking for public health research?

UNSW ranks #17 globally for public health research according to the Shanghai Ranking's Global Ranking of Academic Subjects (GRAS), 2025. UNSW's Medicine & Health faculty is also ranked #54 globally for life sciences and medicine (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2026).

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