Course Overview

About This Course

The Master of Public Health is a flexible one-year degree designed to provide a broad introduction to public health. You will engage in innovative learning experiences where you will gain advanced work-ready skills and develop a keen analytical and social lens to address issues of global health significance. You will study four foundational (core) public health subjects, select elective subjects or complete a specialisation, with a strong focus on Work Integrated Learning, industry connections, and practical placements.

Eligibility

Entry Requirements

Requirements

A bachelor's degree (AQF 7 or recognised overseas equivalent) plus one of the following: a one-year honours degree, a graduate certificate, a graduate diploma, or a master's or higher degree; at least one of these qualifications must be in a field relevant to public health* with a minimum WAM of 65% in at least one qualification.
OR a bachelor's degree (AQF 7 or recognised overseas equivalent) with a minimum WAM of 65%, plus significant professional or volunteer experience in a field relevant to public health (equivalent to two years full-time).**
OR a MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery) or Doctor of Medicine (MD) of four or more years duration.
OR a UOW Graduate Certificate in Public Health with a minimum WAM of 65%.
*Examples of relevant fields include allied health (nutrition science, dietetics, exercise science, psychology, optometry), behavioural and social sciences, biomedical sciences, dentistry, development studies, emergency services, environmental health, health administration, health sciences, human services, medicine, nursing, policy studies, sociology, veterinary science.
**Examples of relevant fields for professional experience include allied health, medicine, nursing, occupational health and safety, social work.
Entry to the Public Health Research specialisation requires a minimum WAM of 75%.
Applicants who do not meet the above requirements may be offered the Graduate Certificate in Public Health as a pathway.
All UOW courses are taught in English; if English is not your first language, you must meet the University's English Language Requirements (accepted tests: IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, Cambridge, OET).

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Accreditation Details

Academic Regulator

TEQSA

Professional Body

Council of Academic Public Health Institutions Australasia (CAPHIA)

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Skills Assessor

VETASSESS

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What specialisations are available in the Master of Public Health?

The Master of Public Health offers six specialisations: Social Systems, Big Data and Decision Science, Indigenous Health, Public Health Practice, Public Health Research, and Climate and Environment. Alternatively, students can choose elective subjects instead of completing a specialisation.

Can the Master of Public Health be studied online or by distance?

Yes. The degree can be studied via distance (for domestic and offshore international students only) or flexible delivery (for domestic and onshore international students only), which includes on-campus tutorials typically scheduled for two hours every second week.

What are the indicative tuition fees for the Master of Public Health?

The indicative full-fee paying tuition for domestic students at Wollongong campus is approximately $12,940 per session and $25,879 for the full course (2026 rates). In 2026, domestic students may be eligible for either a Commonwealth supported place (CSP) or a UOW-subsidised fee reduction of up to 75% off these listed fees.

Is there a two-year version of this program available?

Yes. Students seeking a two-year program may be interested in the Master of Public Health Extension, which is also offered at UOW and allows students to broaden their knowledge more extensively over a longer duration.

Is the Master of Public Health professionally accredited?

UOW is seeking accreditation with the Agency for Public Health Education Accreditation (APHEA) for the Master of Public Health program.

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