104 weeks
On campus and Online
Full-time, Part-time, Online
Semester 1, 2026 | Semester 2, 2026 | Semester 1, 2027 | Semester 2, 2027
Course Overview
About This Course
Where You Can Study
Available Locations
Perth
78 Murray St, Perth, WA 6000
Eligibility
Entry Requirements
- A bachelor degree from a tertiary institution preferably in health, education, behavioural sciences, social sciences or management.
- You may also be required to provide supplementary information with your application such as a CV and Personal Statement.
- English language requirement: IELTS Academic – Writing 6, Speaking 6, Reading 6, Listening 6, Overall band score 6.5.
- Fieldwork requirements: You must meet communicable diseases requirements and criminal record screening and clearance in order to undertake fieldwork placements.
- Documents to submit with your application: CV (no more than 4 pages) containing detailed information about qualifications, paid work, key training and professional development, volunteer work, publications, grants, conference presentations, and referees (one professional and one academic).
- Personal statement: Provide a one-page statement outlining why you wish to study public health and what you feel your contribution to the field will be.
Career & Study Pathways
Where this takes you
Quality & Recognition
Accreditation & Migration
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Professional Body
Council of Academic Public Health Institutions Australasia (CAPHIA)
Accreditation Status
AccreditedSkills Assessor
VETASSESS
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What topics and competencies does the Master of Public Health cover?
Course content is aligned to the competencies from the Council of Academic Public Health Institutions Australasia, exploring: health monitoring and surveillance, disease prevention and control, health promotion, health protection, health policy, planning and management, and evidence-informed professional population health practice.
Can I exit the Master of Public Health early with a lower qualification?
Yes. You can exit this course with a Graduate Certificate in Public Health or a Graduate Diploma in Public Health once you have completed certain units. Other certificates and diplomas may also be available in combination with this course.
What are the indicative fees for the Master of Public Health in 2026?
For 2026, the Commonwealth-supported first-year fee is $9,500 and the domestic fee-paying first-year fee is $27,864. These fees are indicative only and are based on a first-year full-time study load of 200 credit points. Fees may vary depending on the units you choose and do not include administrative and incidental fees or textbook costs.
Is this course available to international students?
Yes. Both streams within this course are available to international students studying in Australia on a study visa.
Can I receive credit for prior study or professional experience?
You may be able to receive credit for recognised learning (CRL) from past study or professional experience, which could reduce the time it takes to finish your course. Find specific details about CRL for this course on the Handbook.
Application
How to Apply
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Enquire
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Step 02
Submit Documents
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Step 03
Get Enrolled
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