Course Overview

About This Course

Public health is a broad field which aims to improve and protect the health and well-being of the general population. As a public health practitioner, you can make a real difference to the lives of local, national and international communities. Public health practitioners help individuals and communities to have greater control over their health and well-being, and to influence organisational and political environments in ways that lead to better health for all. They work across the lifespan, including the early years, child and adolescent health, and healthy aging to support population health. We realise that public health is such a broad area, which is why this masters degree offers a variety of elective units to allow you to specialise in an area of interest. You will also work closely with public health industry professionals and complete research projects on current issues in public health, which will help form a personal portfolio of evidence to support your transition into the profession.

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

ECU City Campus, Perth, Western AustraliaECU Joondalup Campus, Joondalup, Western AustraliaECU South West Campus, Bunbury, Western AustraliaECU Sri LankaOnlineJoondalup Campus, Edith Cowan University, Perth, Western AustraliaCity Campus, Edith Cowan University, Perth, Western AustraliaJoondalup

Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

Academic Admission Requirements (Band 8): May be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
Bachelor degree in a cognate discipline; or
Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience.
English Language Requirements (Band 4): May be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0);
Bachelor degree from a country specified on the English Proficiency Bands page;
Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at postgraduate level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience; or
Other tests, courses or programs defined on the English Proficiency Bands page.

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

Public health graduates may work in health promotion or health services, epidemiology, policy development, planning and evaluation and community development. Graduates can also gain employment in fields which relate to emergency management and recovery, community nutrition, physical activity or in fields which support people with addictions. Possible future job titles include: Health Promotion Officer, Project Officer, Health Education Officer, Community Health Lead, Public Health Lead, Research Assistant/Officer.

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

TEQSA

Professional Body

Council of Academic Public Health Institutions Australasia (CAPHIA)

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Skills Assessor

VETASSESS

Course Content

Units of Competency

All Units18 units

MMP6100

Evidence-Based Practice

HST5161

Public Health: Philosophy, Principles and Practice

HST6337

Communicable Disease

HST5120

Epidemiology

HST6338

Law and Ethical Issues

HST6520

Health Science Career Transitions

HST6355

Ageing, Health and Wellbeing

HST6510

Public Health Planning and Evaluation

MMP6102

Medical Science Masters Project

Core option unit; only offered on campus in Semester 2.

NRB5112

Translational Science

Core option unit; only offered on campus in Semester 1.

MAT5212

Biostatistics

Core option unit; offered on campus in both semesters.

HST6335

Public Health Strategies

Recommended elective.

HST6350

Drug Use and Addictive Behaviours

Recommended elective.

NUT6110

Food Vision

Recommended elective.

OHS6205

Health, Safety and Workplace Environment

Recommended elective.

OHS6137

Emergency & Crisis Management

Recommended elective.

OHS6178

Occupational Toxicology

Recommended elective.

DER6101

Introduction to Emergency Management

Recommended elective.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the academic entry requirements for the Master of Public Health at ECU?

Academic admission requirements (Band 8) may be satisfied through completion of one of the following: a Bachelor degree in a cognate discipline; or, where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience.

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

The Master of Public Health at ECU takes 2 years full-time or part-time equivalent.

What is the course structure for the Master of Public Health?

Students are required to complete 9 Core units and 3 Recommended Elective units. The course includes units such as Evidence-Based Practice, Epidemiology, Communicable Disease, Law and Ethical Issues, and Public Health Planning and Evaluation, along with a choice of core option units (Medical Science Masters Project, Translational Science, or Biostatistics) and elective units to specialise in an area of interest.

Can I exit the Master of Public Health early with a lesser qualification?

Students who are unable to complete this degree may, with Course Coordinator approval, exit with a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma of Public Health.

Are there restrictions on online units for international students studying the Master of Public Health?

Yes. International students are permitted to take a maximum of three units in online mode. Hence, for Visa purposes, International students should undertake ALL core units in on-campus mode so that they are able to choose electives that run only in online mode.

Application

How to Apply

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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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Master of Public Health

About This Course

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Entry Requirements

Where this takes you

Accreditation & Migration

Units of Competency

Frequently Asked Questions

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