Course Overview

About This Course

Public health practitioners are concerned with all facets of public health, with expertise spanning epidemiology, disease prevention, health promotion and protection, policy and governance. Their knowledge helps shape policies and strategies that improve health and social outcomes for the benefit of everyone. In this course, you'll prepare for a rewarding career in which you can help build a fairer health system and a healthier world. This is an accelerated course that focuses on the core functions of public health: prevention of illness and disease, and the protection and promotion of health and wellbeing in Australia and globally. It explores the social, ecological, commercial, political, economic and behavioural determinants on individual and population health outcomes. The applied focus on public health practice includes epidemiology and surveillance, research methods, disease prevention and control, health protection and promotion, politics, policy, governance and systems for public health. In addition to coursework, you'll complete a professional capstone unit in public health practice.

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

Curtin Perth, Kent Street, Bentley WA 6102

78 Murray St, Perth, WA 6000

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Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

Applicants require an undergraduate degree or higher from a tertiary institution.
Satisfying the admission requirements enables an applicant to be considered for admission, but does not guarantee an offer of admission to the program.
Admission into program is at the discretion of the course coordinator/School and is dependent on a number of considerations including the applicant's academic background and work experience along with assessment of supplementary information provided by the applicant.
English Language Requirements (IELTS Academic): Writing 6.0 | Speaking 6.0 | Reading 6.0 | Listening 6.0 | Overall band score 6.5
Documents to submit with your application:
- CV (no more than 4 pages) containing: qualifications, detailed description about paid work (dates and descriptors about tasks, duties and outcomes), key training and professional development completed, volunteer work, publications, grants, conference presentations, referees – one professional and one academic who can speak to their application for study at Curtin University
- 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

Career Opportunities

Careers: Public health officer, Community development officer, Health promotion officer, Policy officer, Project officer, Research officer, Workplace health coordinator. Industries: Local, state and federal government, Community and social services, Universities and research organisations, International aid and development, Social enterprise, International institutions, Public and private health services.

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

TEQSA

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

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

This is an accelerated course that takes 1.5 years (1 year, 6 months) to complete on a full-time basis, or the equivalent duration part-time.

What are the English language requirements for this course?

You must meet Curtin's English language requirements. For IELTS Academic, the required scores are: Writing 6.0, Speaking 6.0, Reading 6.0, Listening 6.0, and an Overall band score of 6.5. If you've completed a different English test or qualification, you may be able to use it to meet this requirement.

What documents do I need to submit when applying?

You need to submit a CV (no more than 4 pages) detailing your qualifications, paid work experience, training and professional development, volunteer work, publications, grants, conference presentations, and two referees (one professional and one academic). You also need to submit a one-page personal statement outlining why you wish to study public health and what you feel your contribution to the field will be.

What are the indicative fees for this course 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. Your fees will vary depending on the units you choose and do not include other fees like administrative and incidental fees or the cost of textbooks.

Is this course available to international students?

Yes, this course is available to international students studying in Australia on a study visa. The course is available in both internal (on campus) and external (online) study modes.

Application

How to Apply

Three simple steps to get enrolled

Step 01

Enquire

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Step 02

Submit Documents

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Step 03

Get Enrolled

Receive your offer letter and confirm your enrolment. Welcome to the course!

Course Snapshot

Salary, careers & skills

Typical Salary

Entry-level (0-2 years)AUD $58,000 to $75,000 per year

Early Career (2-5 years)AUD $75,000 to $95,000 per year

Mid-Level (5-10 years)AUD $95,000 to $120,000 per year

Career Paths

Environmental ScientistLaboratory Scientist / Medical ScientistResearch ScientistEcologistMicrobiologist

Key Skills

Scientific reasoning and critical thinkingLaboratory techniques and safety protocolsData collection, analysis, and statistical interpretationScientific writing and research report preparationFieldwork and environmental sampling methods

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