Masters of Public Health Extension

Domestic Students

• A recognised bachelor’s degree in any discipline with an equivalent average mark of 50%.
• Public Health Research Specialisation:
• Students applying for the Public Health Research specialisation must, in addition to the admissions requirements outlined above, have obtained a minimum WAM of 75% in all current or previous postgraduate coursework or a minimum WAM of 75% in their undergraduate degree.
• Students wishing to take PGPH940 Public Health Practice will require a WAM of 65 across all completed subjects.

Work and life experience:

• Admission to UOW is primarily based on your academic qualifications, with work or life experience generally not considered. If you do not meet the academic requirements for this course, we recommend exploring recognized pathway programs, such as those offered by UOW College or the TAFE Tertiary Preparation Certificate (TPC).
• For more information, please refer to the UOW Admissions Information page.

Domestic applicants with overseas qualifications:

• UOW recognises a range of overseas higher education qualifications. Your qualifications will be assessed for equivalence to Australian qualifications and the admission requirements for this course. Documents issued in a language other than English must be accompanied by an official English translation.
• For more information, contact the UOW Future Students Team.

English language proficiency:

• All UOW courses are taught in English and require varying levels of proficiency. If English is not your first language, you must meet the University’s English Language Requirements, which differ by course.
• Accepted international test results include IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, Cambridge, and OET for specific health-related courses.
• Alternatively, you can fulfill the requirement by completing an English course at UOW College.

International Students

• A recognised bachelor’s degree in any discipline with an equivalent average mark of 50%.
• Public Health Research Specialisation:
• Students applying for the Public Health Research specialisation must, in addition to the admissions requirements outlined below, have obtained a minimum WAM of 75% in all current or previous postgraduate coursework or a minimum WAM of 75% in their undergraduate degree.
• Students wishing to take PGPH940 Public Health Practice will require a WAM of 65 across all completed subjects.

English Language Requirements:

• The following level of English is required to gain admission to this program:
• UOW College: English for Tertiary Studies: Credit (weighted average mark of 65 overall and minimum 50 in Academic Reading and Writing) Other qualifications may also be considered. Full details can be found on our English Language Requirements website.

IELTS Academic:

• Overall Score 6.5, Reading 6.0, Writing 6.0, Listening 6.0, Speaking 6.0

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