The Master of Public Health stands as the pinnacle of postgraduate public health education offered by CQUniversity. It represents an innovative approach that delves into the social-ecological model of health, aligning closely with contemporary public health trends and challenges. This course introduces groundbreaking interventions aimed at fostering social change. Unlike traditional public health programs centered solely on the medical paradigm, our Master of Public Health integrates a social perspective, enriching students with essential skills, knowledge, and practices vital for modern public health endeavors. 

This program is deeply rooted in practicality, meticulously designed to incorporate best practices and current health trends, ensuring it serves as a catalyst for professional growth in the field of public health.

Throughout this dynamic course, we explore the historical origins and progression of public health, emphasizing the principles of community-led and community-based approaches. Anchored in the social-ecological model of health, our curriculum encompasses the study of complex adaptive systems thinking, profoundly influencing our perception of public health paradigms.

Students will actively engage with these concepts through both strength-based and disease prevention strategies, translating theoretical knowledge into practical application within real-world contexts.

Furthermore, our program offers flexibility, allowing students to tailor their learning experience by selecting from a diverse array of elective courses that align with their individual interests and career aspirations.

COURSE STRUCTURE:
To fulfill the requirements of this program, you must complete a total of 16 units, which include:

11 core units,
two electives (12 credit points) chosen from a selection of level 8 units, and
three electives (18 credit points) selected from a variety of level 9 units.

UNIT DETAILS:
For detailed information about the units available in this course, please refer to the Handbook and navigate to the "Course Structure" tab.

CREDIT TRANSFER INFORMATION:
If you have previously completed relevant coursework, you may be eligible for credit transfer.

The Master of Public Health prepares graduates for work in community-based and community-led health services and organisations including international agencies. You can also work on projects for government and non-government organisations relating to a number of health fields including health promotion and health administration.

A completed Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) equivalent Bachelor degree, or higher equivalent qualification.

An International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic) overall band score of at least 6.0 with a minimum 5.5 in each subset; or
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - Requires 550 or better overall and minimum TWE score of 4.5 (Paper Based Test), or 75 or better overall and no score less than 17 (Internet Based Test); or
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) - Requires an overall score of 54 with no sub-score less than 46; or
An Occupational English Test with Grade of C in each of the four components.