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Master of Public Health/Master of Infectious Diseases Intelligence (Extension)
University of New South Wales
The University of New South Wales Kensington New South Wales 2052
Overview
The Master of Public Health/Master of Infectious Diseases Intelligence (Extension) provides an innovative approach to postgraduate health education. This degree will help prepare you for a career in health emergencies, outbreaks, infectious diseases risk assessment and emergency response related to infectious diseases and other threats.
You will gain advanced disciplinary knowledge and skills needed for professional practice across a range of contexts including ministries and departments of health, government organisations, non-government and voluntary organisations, and primary care and community healthcare services in both public and private sectors.
Study Option
- Tuition Fees
- Duration104 Weeks
- Intake27 May 2024 09 September 2024
- Study TypeOnline & Campus
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Campuses
The University of New South Wales
New South Wales ( Inc. Sydney )
High St, Kensington, New South Wales 2052
Course Structure
The Master of Public Health/Master of Infectious Diseases Intelligence (Extension) can be completed in two years of full-time study or four years part-time. The program is made up of 16 courses total, including:
- seven core courses
- five elective courses
- additional electives which include a research project or research methodology course
- Core courses
- Elective courses
Career Outcomes
Graduates of this program are recognised as leaders in disease prevention and control, program and policy formulation, implementation and evaluation, health promotion, population health research and management of health programs. Many occupy key positions in health departments, population health units, universities and non-government organisations in Australia, the Western Pacific and Asian regions.
There’s strong demand in Australia and globally for professionals with specialised interdisciplinary skills in public health and infectious diseases. This program can lead to a career in:
- government departments and ministries of health
- public health networks
- local area health services
- universities and research institutes
- international health policy and funding institutions
- non-governmental agencies
- mental health services
- Indigenous health organisations
- military and first responder organisations
- health education and advocacy
- research.
Academic
Applicants are required to have either: An undergraduate degree in a field relevant to public health or health management and two years full-time professional or volunteer experience. This m
Entry Requirement
IELTS: 6.5 overall (min. 6.0 in each subtest); TOEFL IBT (Internet Based): 90 overall (min. 23 in writing, 22 in reading, listening and speaking); Pearson (PTE - Academic): 64 overall (min. 54 in each subtest); C1 Advanced Cambridge: 176 overall (min. 169 in each subtest); C2 Proficiency Cambridge: 180 overall (min. 180 in each subtest); UNSW Global University English Entry Course (UEEC): Successful completion with a minimum overall grade of C+ and a minimum grade of C in the writing component.
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