Master of Global Health/Master of Public Health (Extension)

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.

For domestic students, the 2026 indicative Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) first year fee is $9,500, with an indicative CSP fee to complete the degree of $19,000. For domestic students on full fees, the 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 fee is $60,500 and the indicative fee to complete the degree is $126,000. Fees are subject to annual review and are a guide only.

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, allowing you to complete your study from anywhere in the world.

Yes. The program was designed to be relevant to the workplace, with many opportunities to apply theoretical knowledge to practice. One such opportunity is the internship program, where students gain practical experience in relevant health organisations. UNSW offers a range of domestic and international internship placements in Australia, Asia and the Pacific.

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