The Master of Public Health is about protecting and improving health. It prepares you to solve global health issues through evidence-based initiatives. Focus on one of eight career pathways or create your own bespoke pathway to suit your aspirations. Build skills and professional networks that open the door to exciting opportunities and leadership roles in the field.

To complete the Master of Public Health students must attain 16 credit points.

The course comprises 8 core units (these are compulsory) and 8 elective units. Recognition of Prior Learning can be granted depending on previous studies and professional experience.

All core units will be offered in both campus and online (Cloud) mode

The majority of electives will be offered in both campus and online (Cloud) mode.

Other electives outside the list below may be approved on an individual basis. Course Director approval is required.

Some units may be offered in block mode.

All commencing Faculty of Health Undergraduate and Postgraduate course work students are required to complete HAI010 Academic Integrity in their first trimester of study (0 credit point compulsory unit).

The health industry is the largest and fastest-growing employment industry in Australia*. A postgraduate degree in public health puts you in a position to take advantage of this demand. Graduates can broaden their career options and use their leadership skills to progress to senior positions.

Public health practitioners can work in international organisations such as:

• World Health Organization (WHO)
• United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
• United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF).

As well as:

• the non-government sector (for example, organisations focused on cancer, tobacco, drugs, reproductive health, obesity, food security, violence and HIV)
• the government sector and federal or state level
• local councils.
• Some common public health jobs include:
• Epidemiologist
• Community health worker
• Disease and infection investigator
• Environmental health specialist
• Global health professional
• Occupational health and safety specialist
• Urban planner
• Health educator
• Emergency preparedness and response coordinator
• Public health policy coordinator
• Research analyst
• Public health physician

The Master of Public Health also provides pathways to pursue a PhD and a career in academia.

It will take you 2 years, 1.5 years or 1 year to complete your 2-year masters degree, depending on your previous qualifications and professional experience. Admission is based on: Bachelor

IELTS - Overall 6.5 No band lower than 6

TOEFL IBT - 79 Writing 21

TOEFL PBT - 577 Writing 4.5

C1 PROFICIENCY and C2 PROFICIENCY- 176 No band less than 169

PTE - 58 No less than 50 in each skill

OET - Overall C+