Master of Public Health - Master of Business Administration

To be eligible for the Master of Public Health — Master of Business Administration at JCU, you must hold an AQF level 7 bachelor degree in a Health Sciences discipline, or an equivalent qualification. You must also meet Band 2 English language requirements if your native language is not English. Additionally, applicants must submit a current AHPRA Registration (if applicable), Degree Testamur, Curriculum Vitae, and a Personal Statement or Letter of Motivation with their application.

The public health component includes five core subjects: Tropical Public Health; Public Health Management, Leadership, Planning and Policy; Epidemiology for Public Health; Biostatistics for Public Health; and Communicable Disease Control. Students can also choose elective subjects covering infection prevention and control, health promotion, global health, human parasitology and medical entomology, social science in public health, travel medicine, environmental health, and public health in the workplace. Students may also opt to undertake a research project and complete a high-quality dissertation.

Yes, the MPH-MBA at JCU can be studied online, and part-time study is available for online students. The course is offered at the Townsville campus and online, with intakes commencing in January and September each year.

Graduates of the MPH-MBA are highly employable and can work in public and private healthcare in management, marketing, research, and economics. Career roles include policy officer, healthcare administrator, epidemiologist, community health worker, management consultant, CEO, research associate, and project coordinator. The degree is ranked #1 in Queensland for full-time employment and median salary according to the 2026 Good Universities Guide.

The estimated annual tuition fee for the Master of Public Health — Master of Business Administration at JCU is AUD $42,477 (plus the Student Services and Amenities Fee) for a full-time study load. Fees are reviewed annually and are subject to change. Scholarships and financial aid are available for eligible students.