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104 weeks
Blended — on campus and online
Full time / Part time / Online / On-campus · As a full-time student you will study four credit points per trimester and usually undertake two trimesters per year.
Trimester 1 – March | Trimester 2 – July | Trimester 3 – November
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Melbourne
1 Gheringhap St, GEELONG, VIC 3220
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
The health industry is the largest and fastest-growing employment industry in Australia
. A postgraduate degree in public health puts you in a position to take advantage of this demand. Graduates can broaden their career options and use their leadership skills to progress to senior positions. Public health practitioners can work in international organisations such as: World Health Organization (WHO) United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF). As well as: the non-government sector (for example, organisations focused on cancer, tobacco, drugs, reproductive health, obesity, food security, violence and HIV) the government sector and federal or state level local councils. Some common public health jobs include: Epidemiologist Community health worker Disease and infection investigator Environmental health specialist Global health professional Occupational health and safety specialist Urban planner Health educator Emergency preparedness and response coordinator Public health policy coordinator Research analyst Public health physician Visit the Public Health Association of Australia (PHAA) website for more The Master of Public Health also provides pathways to pursue a PhD and a career in academia.
Australian Government National Skills Commission Industry Employment Outlook 2021
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Professional Body
Council of Academic Public Health Institutions Australasia (CAPHIA)
Accreditation Status
AccreditedSkills Assessor
VETASSESS
Course Content
Academic Integrity and Respect at Deakin
0-credit-point compulsory unit completed in first study period
Principles and Practice of Public Health
Core unit
Contemporary Health Issues and Policies
Core unit
Health Promotion
Core unit
Research Literacy
Core unit (Trimester 1 2026 commencing students); elective option for Trimester 2 2026 commencing students
Health Equity and Human Rights
Core unit
Epidemiology 1
Core unit
Biostatistics 1
Core unit
Health Protection
Core unit
Research Methods in Health and Social Development
Core unit option for Trimester 2 2026 commencing students; recommended for students wishing to complete a minor or major project
Alcohol, Tobacco, and other Drugs
Elective – Public Health Practice / Health Promotion
Health Economics 1
Elective – Public Health Practice / Health Economics and Management
Economic Evaluation 1
Elective – Public Health Practice / Health Economics and Management / Applied Research
Health Program Evaluation
Elective – Public Health Practice / Health Promotion / Health Economics and Management / Applied Research
Biostatistics 2
Elective – Public Health Practice / Epidemiology / Health Economics and Management / Applied Research
Agricultural Health and Medicine
Elective – Public Health Practice
Epidemiology 2
Elective – Public Health Practice / Epidemiology / Applied Research
Postgraduate Health Practicum
Elective – Public Health Practice / Health Promotion / Health Economics and Management / Applied Research
International Perspectives in Health and Social Development
Elective – Public Health Practice / Health Promotion; also available as an international study tour
Comparative Health Systems
Elective – Public Health Practice
Australian Aboriginal Holistic Health and Healing
Elective – Public Health Practice / Health Promotion; limited places allocated based on interview process and academic merit
Health Communication
Elective – Health Promotion
Needs Assessment and Health Program Planning
Elective – Health Promotion
Qualitative Health Research
Elective – Health Promotion / Applied Research
Community Consultation and Participation
Elective – Health Promotion
Introduction to Systems Thinking
Elective – Health Promotion
Systems Thinking for Health and Social Transformation
Elective – Health Promotion
Health Technology Assessment 1
Elective – Health Economics and Management
Resource Allocation and Priority Setting
Elective – Health Economics and Management
Economic Evaluation - Theory and Practice
Elective – Health Economics and Management
Economics for Managers
Elective – Health Economics and Management
Emerging Issues in International Operations
Elective – Health Economics and Management
Principles of Nutrition
Elective – Public Health Nutrition
Lifespan Nutrition
Elective – Public Health Nutrition
Public Health Nutrition
Elective – Public Health Nutrition
Policy and Practice for Healthy and Sustainable Food Systems
Elective – Public Health Nutrition
Nutrition Promotion
Elective – Public Health Nutrition
Food, Nutrition and Behaviour
Elective – Public Health Nutrition
Systems Thinking in Public Health Nutrition
Elective – Public Health Nutrition
Obesity Prevention
Elective – Public Health Nutrition
International Nutrition
Elective – Public Health Nutrition
Principles of Humanitarianism and Disaster Management
Elective – Humanitarian Assistance
Refugees and Forced Migration
Elective – Humanitarian Assistance
Humanitarian Knowledge and Principles
Elective – Humanitarian Assistance
Program Design
Elective – Humanitarian Assistance
Disaster Risk Reduction and Community Led Recovery
Elective – Humanitarian Assistance
Disability and Inclusion: Contemporary Theory and Lived Experience
Elective – Disability and Inclusion
Planning for Inclusion Across the Life Course
Elective – Disability and Inclusion
Determinants of Health and Wellbeing in the Lives of People with Disability
Elective – Disability and Inclusion
Community Capacity Building - Theory and Practice for Inclusion
Elective – Disability and Inclusion
Inclusive Design and Technology
Elective – Disability and Inclusion
Minor Research Project A
1 credit point; Minor Project Option – requires minimum WAM of 60
Minor Research Project B
1 credit point; Minor Project Option – requires minimum WAM of 60
Major Research Project A
2 credit points; Major Project Option – requires minimum WAM of 70
Major Research Project B
2 credit points; Major Project Option – requires minimum WAM of 70
Common Questions
Yes. The time and cost can be reduced based on your previous qualifications and professional experience. This means you can fast-track the master's degree from 2 years down to 1.5 years. The number of credit points required to complete the course (8, 12, or 16) may vary depending on your entry point or how much credit you receive as recognition of prior learning (RPL).
You can tailor your degree by choosing electives from eight fields of study: public health practice, health promotion, epidemiology, health economics and management, applied research, public health nutrition, humanitarian assistance, and disability and inclusion. You may also create your own bespoke pathway by choosing electives from within or across these fields of study.
The Master of Public Health can be completed on campus at Burwood (Melbourne) or fully online, a popular choice for students who are working in the health or other industries while studying. The course is available across three intakes: Trimester 1 (March), Trimester 2 (July), and Trimester 3 (November), at both the Burwood campus and online.
Yes. Students can undertake a Minor Project Option (HSH731 and HSH732, 1 credit point each) if they have a minimum Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 60, or a Major Project Option (HSH733 and HSH734, 2 credit points each) if they have a minimum WAM of 70. Students wishing to complete a minor or major project are recommended to complete the core unit HSH753 Research Methods in Health and Social Development.
Yes. The course is ideal for both clinical and non-clinical health professionals. It's also a great fit for graduates from other fields who are passionate about improving the health of individuals, communities and populations.
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