Course Overview

About This Course

Be equipped with the interdisciplinary skills and expertise to address pressing global challenges in public health and global development. Gain an in-depth understanding of the urgent issues facing vulnerable communities through JCU's unique position as a university for the Tropics that has worldwide impact. Be prepared to develop strategies for addressing both current and future challenges through the Master of Public Health — Master of Global Development degree (MPH-MGlobDev), which is highly attuned to the development challenges of the next decade. This degree is the first joint Master's program in Australia to respond to the development needs resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. You will gain key conceptual and practical skills to understand and respond to shifting landscapes of public health and human development. Benefit from studying at a university ranked in the top 100 universities in the world for the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Develop the knowledge and experience which will allow you to work in priority areas of poverty alleviation, disease prevention, health promotion, gender equality, social justice, climate responsive systems, and sustainable resource management, identified by the UN as key global challenges for future sustainability. You will gain vital intercultural competencies through the degree's strong focus on global development while responding to a domestic imperative, equipping you to work effectively and ethically in contexts throughout the Tropics and Asia-Pacific. Learn how to critically analyse, evaluate and generate solutions to complex public health and development problems for tropical, remote and inter-cultural settings through informed and evidence-based methodologies. Throughout this degree, you'll learn to integrate and apply advanced theoretical and technical knowledge in public health and global development policy and practice, ensuring your ability to make a difference at both a community and policy level.

Eligibility

Entry Requirements

Requirements

Completion of an AQF level 7 bachelor degree in a relevant health discipline; or equivalent
Current AHPRA Registration (if applicable) — to be uploaded with application
Degree Testamur — to be uploaded with application
Curriculum Vitae — to be uploaded with application
Personal Statement or Letter of Motivation — to be uploaded with application

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

As a graduate of the Master of Public Health — Master of Global Development, you will have strong skills in project and resource management, leadership, planning, critical evaluation and advanced research as well as extensive practical experience. Your knowledge and skills are highly applicable in many areas of health, education, and development, allowing you to enter a wide variety of positions. Highly regarded by employers, health and development graduates are sought after within a range of national and international NGOs, government departments, local councils and private sector operators working in global development. These organisations can include: the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs (DFAT), the Australian Council for International Development (ACFID), CARE Australia, the Fred Hollows Foundation, and state and territory Departments of Health. International NGOs may include the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Doctors Without Borders, the World Health Organisation (WHO), Marie Stopes International, PLAN International, and UN bodies such as the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO).

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 makes the MPH-MGlobDev different from other postgraduate public health degrees in Australia?

The Master of Public Health — Master of Global Development is the first joint Master's program in Australia to respond to the development needs resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, and the first of its kind to combine expertise in both public health and global development. It is highly attuned to the development challenges of the next decade and is aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with JCU ranked in the top 100 universities in the world for SDGs.

What are the entry requirements for this course?

Applicants must have completed an AQF level 7 bachelor degree in a relevant health discipline, or equivalent. As part of the application, students must also upload their current AHPRA Registration (if applicable), Degree Testamur, Curriculum Vitae, and a Personal Statement or Letter of Motivation.

How much does the course cost and are there scholarships available?

The estimated annual Commonwealth Supported fee is $10,980 AUD for a full-time study load, while the estimated annual tuition fee is $31,920 AUD for a full-time study load (plus Student Services and Amenities fee). Fee deferral via HECS-HELP or FEE-HELP is available if eligible, and a variety of scholarships are available to suit different student types.

Can I study this course online or do I need to attend campus?

The course is available online, as well as on-campus at JCU's Townsville and Cairns campuses. Students can choose online or mixed-mode delivery; however, some online options may require some on-campus attendance. Intake dates for all modes are January and September.

What practical experience opportunities are available in this degree?

Throughout the degree, students can participate in work integrated learning, workplace-based projects, field exercises, and service-learning. Students will undertake a professional placement that draws on JCU's strong connections across the Asia Pacific region and the Tropics, and the connections made during placement could lead to employment opportunities post-graduation with organisations such as DFAT, CARE Australia, the Fred Hollows Foundation, WHO, and various UN bodies.

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