Course Overview

About This Course

The Master of Public Health focuses on the comprehensive assessment of all determinants of health, which include broader social and environmental factors in addition to physical risk factors. Learning opportunities are aimed at developing the essential knowledge and required skills to effectively assess and respond to emerging public health issues, including evaluation of public health programs and disaster planning and management. We know you're busy with your career and life, so we offer a great mix of flexible on-campus and online study.

The Master of Public Health provides students with the ability to assess all determinants of health, including broader social and environmental factors in addition to physical risk factors. It provides you with in-depth knowledge on global and public health issues and determinants from broader social and environmental factors to physical risk. You will receive practical skills in community development and health promotion programs, and also complete a culminating research and practice experience in the evaluation of a contemporary public health issue. This degree also offers a variety of study areas including communicable diseases, policy analysis and economic evaluation, allowing you to focus on your topics interests. Our graduates are able to identify social factors affecting health and examine implications for policy, health systems and different groups. Completion of this program will equip you with the skills to analyse and interpret results from quantitative data collections in order to interpret health status and health impacts. Graduates of this program will be exposed to academic and industry leaders who share their experience and knowledge to facilitate insight into contemporary public health issues. Students will develop skills and professional development in the fields of health policy, social determinants of health, epidemiology, biostatistics, applied research and evidenced based practice, as well as an understanding of recent developments in the discipline.

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

Parramatta South Campus, Western Sydney University, Parramatta NSW

Level 4, 255 Elizabeth St, Sydney, NSW 2000

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Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

Entry requirements are assessed on an individual basis; please refer to the Western Sydney University handbook for full details.
Students may seek advanced standing to enrol in 1-year or 1.5-year programs, based on an assessment of their undergraduate degree and professional experience.
The Master of Public Health is a 2-year program; however, advanced standing may be granted based on prior qualifications and professional experience.

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

Explore careers in areas as diverse as community work, hospital administration, occupational health. Graduates are able to identify social factors affecting health and examine implications for policy, health systems and different groups.

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

TEQSA

Professional Body

Council of Academic Public Health Institutions Australasia (CAPHIA)

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Skills Assessor

VETASSESS

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does the Master of Public Health take to complete?

The Master of Public Health is a 2-year full-time program, also available part time. However, students may seek advanced standing to enrol in 1-year or 1.5-year programs, based on an assessment of their undergraduate degree and professional experience.

Where can I study the Master of Public Health?

The Master of Public Health is available at Parramatta South Campus (UAC 950512) and fully Online (UAC 950513), offering a flexible mix of on-campus and online study.

What are the intake dates for the Master of Public Health?

There are three intake dates available: 20 July 2026 (Spring 2026), 01 March 2027 (Autumn 2027), and 19 July 2027 (Spring 2027).

What topics and skills will I develop in this program?

Students will develop skills and professional development in the fields of health policy, social determinants of health, epidemiology, biostatistics, applied research and evidence-based practice. The degree also covers communicable diseases, policy analysis and economic evaluation, and includes a culminating research and practice experience in the evaluation of a contemporary public health issue.

Are discounted fees available for the Master of Public Health?

Yes, discounted student fees are available through Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) when undertaking this course in 2026, with an indicative annual fee from $11,885.

Application

How to Apply

Three simple steps to get enrolled

Step 01

Enquire

Click "Enquire Now" and tell us a little about yourself. It's free and takes 2 minutes.

Step 02

Submit Documents

Our team will guide you on exactly which documents to prepare and submit.

Step 03

Get Enrolled

Receive your offer letter and confirm your enrolment. Welcome to the course!

Course Snapshot

Salary, careers & skills

Typical Salary

Entry-level (0-2 years)AUD $65,000 to $85,000 per year

Early Career (2-5 years)AUD $80,000 to $100,000 per year

Mid-Level (5-10 years)AUD $100,000 to $125,000 per year

Career Paths

Public Health OfficerHealth Promotion OfficerEpidemiologistBiostatisticianHealth Policy Analyst

Key Skills

Epidemiological analysis and disease surveillanceBiostatistics and quantitative data analysisHealth promotion program design and evaluationPublic health policy development and analysisHealth research methods (qualitative and quantitative)

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