Charles Darwin University

Master of Public Health

Health and welfare

Our Master of Public Health will equip you with the tools to investigate, critique and respond to real world population health problems in local and global contexts. This course uniquely offers the opportunity to learn from acclaimed Menzies School of Health Research professionals in the specialist areas of Indigenous health, global health, public health practice and health research. You will acquire advanced knowledge and skills in: epidemiology, biostatistics, quantitative and qualitative rese

Official
Duration
18 months
Qualification
Masters Degree (Coursework)
AQF 9
Campus
Casuarina
NT · +1 more campus
Course code
CRICOS 0101051
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Course overview

Our Master of Public Health will equip you with the tools to investigate, critique and respond to real world population health problems in local and global contexts. This course uniquely offers the opportunity to learn from acclaimed Menzies School of Health Research professionals in the specialist areas of Indigenous health, global health, public health practice and health research. You will acquire advanced knowledge and skills in: epidemiology, biostatistics, quantitative and qualitative research methods. You will learn to analyze and interpret population health information, evaluate and design public health interventions and formulate strategies to address complex health and social issues. You will apply public health approaches to: health promotion, disease control, health systems, health policy, decision making, the environment, the sustainable development goals. You will also have the opportunity to consolidate your learning by undertaking a research project supervised by an expert in the field. Graduates have gone on to secure employment in national and international health services and government ministries; as well as in international health, development and humanitarian organizations and universities. They have become public health leaders, program planners, analysts, evaluators, health policy officers and professional practitioners. Our MPH graduates also continue on academic pathways to careers as successful health researchers. This course requires a high level of academic reading and writing. The University's academic support services are on hand should you need support. Students in this course are enrolled in CDU units, as CDU students. Educators from Menzies School of Health Research coordinate and deliver the course. International Students This course is also offered as part of a two year package. See below:- Graduate Certificate of Infectious Disease Prevention and Control PLUS Master of Public Health - Graduate Diploma of Public Health OR Graduate Diploma of Health Research PLUS Master of Public Health

Entry requirements

Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.

1. Postgraduate or graduate-entry coursework admission requires a qualification deemed equivalent to an Australian bachelor degree. A course may also require a minimum grade, prerequisite knowledge or work experience. 2. Australian-bachelor-equivalent qualification; course-specific grade, prerequisites or work experience; English proficiency.

English language

Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.

  • IELTS AcademicOverall 6L 6 · R 6 · W 6 · S 6
  • TOEFL iBTOverall 60L 18 · R 18 · W 18 · S 18
  • PTE AcademicOverall 50L 50 · R 50 · W 50 · S 50
  • Cambridge C1 AdvancedOverall 169L 169 · R 169 · W 169 · S 169
  • Cambridge C2 ProficiencyOverall 169L 169 · R 169 · W 169 · S 169

Additional requirements

  • Academic entry requirement

    Postgraduate or graduate-entry coursework admission requires a qualification deemed equivalent to an Australian bachelor degree. A course may also require a minimum grade, prerequisite knowledge or work experience.

  • Additional entry requirement

    Australian-bachelor-equivalent qualification; course-specific grade, prerequisites or work experience; English proficiency.

Intakes and tuition

Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.

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2027 · Rolling intake———$31,584per yearInternational students

Where it is taught

  • Casuarina Campus

    Primary

    1 Ellengowan Dr, CASUARINA, NT

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  • CDU Online

    NT

References

Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.

  1. Master of Public Healthcdu.edu.au
  2. Charles Darwin Universitycdu.edu.au
  3. CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
  4. International Course Guide 2026Official source
  5. International entry requirementsOfficial source
  6. QS World University Rankings 2027Official source

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Master of Public Health at Charles Darwin University: Fees & Entry Requirements