Master of Public Health

All applicants:

Prior learning developed through relevant work experience or professional accreditation, where it is deemed to be at least equivalent to that obtained through a Bachelor degree, may be considered. In making an offer to an applicant, the University will give consideration to a range of factors, including academic record, English proficiency and/or employment experience.

240 credit point pathway – Non-cognate Entry - (2 years): Successful completion of a 3 year Australian Bachelor degree (or its equivalent).

180 credit point pathway - Cognate Entry - (1.5 years): Successful completion of a 3 year Australian Bachelor degree (or its equivalent) in a cognate health field plus two years of relevant work experience.

Academic entry requirements

• The University will access your official transcript upon application.
• All applicants must complete and submit a Personal Statement.

Inherent requirements

Behavioural and relational skills

Public health students must demonstrate interpersonal communication skills, manage personal responses, beliefs and preferences such that they can work with diverse population groups and within multi-disciplinary teams.

Cognition

Public health students must be able to locate, acquire, retain and apply knowledge in a range of settings, and with relevant population groups to meet their changing health needs and problem-solve solutions.

International students:

English language requirements

6.5 IELTS (Academic) with no individual band less than 6.0.

A Master of Public Health will equip you to work in a variety of health-related roles. Graduate ready to apply for roles including:

• Senior policy officer
  • Collaborate with a range of stakeholders from government, private sector and community.
  • Develop policy, briefings and project plans to implement best practice policy and improve people's quality of life.
• Health project manager
  • Design and manage health projects through to completion.
  • Lead your team, negotiate with stakeholders, gain approvals, assess risks and manage budgets in line with expectations.
• Researcher
  • Research public health problems to find solutions, recommend interventions, change policies and improve professional practice.
• Evaluation officer
  • Conduct research to inform projects.
  • Design studies using qualitative and quantitative research.
  • Contribute to reports and communicate your research findings.