Master of Public Health

You can choose to study a broad Master of Public Health or complete one of four specialised programs: Aboriginal Health & Wellbeing (equipping you to improve Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health), Epidemiology (advanced epidemiological and biostatistical skills for quantitative research), Health Economic Evaluation (economic analyses and evaluation of healthcare programs), or Public Security (public health combined with disasters, emergency management and crises).

The Master of Public Health takes one year of full-time study or two years of part-time study to complete. It is available face-to-face (including blended) or fully online at the Kensington campus, with intakes available in Term 1, Term 2, and Term 3.

For 2026, the indicative first year full fee is $60,500 and the indicative full fee to complete the degree is $61,500 for international students. Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) are available for eligible domestic students, with a 2026 indicative CSP first year fee of $9,500 and indicative CSP fee to complete the degree also $9,500. For domestic full-fee paying students, the 2026 indicative first year full fee is $39,000 and the indicative full fee to complete the degree is $39,000. Fees are subject to annual review.

Yes, you can complete two master's degrees in just 1.7 years by combining the Master of Public Health with a UNSW degree in Health Leadership and Management, Global Health, or Infectious Diseases Intelligence. There are also dual degree options with a research extension component that can be completed in two years of full-time study. Additionally, an Extension option allows you to enhance your skills through additional research methodology courses and/or an advanced research project.

There are three entry pathways. Pathway 1 requires a three-year undergraduate degree in any field plus two years of full-time professional or volunteer experience in a relevant field. Pathway 2 requires an undergraduate degree plus honours in a relevant field, or a postgraduate degree in a relevant field. Pathway 3 is for exceptional cases where applicants have at least five years of full-time relevant experience but do not hold a relevant degree. An Indigenous Alternative Entry Scheme is also available for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.