Master of Public Health
Health and welfare
The Master of Public Health will introduce you to, and develop your understanding of, the social-ecological model of health that forms the basis of community-based and community-led public health. This approach reflects contemporary trends in public health and provides the basis of innovative interventions for social change. You will explore the origins and evolution of public health and the underlying principles and concepts of community-based and community-led public health. These include comp
Official- Duration
- 2 years
- Qualification
- Masters Degree (Coursework)
- AQF 9
- Campus
- Melbourne
- QLD · +2 more campuses
- Course code
- CRICOS 097511G
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Course overview
The Master of Public Health will introduce you to, and develop your understanding of, the social-ecological model of health that forms the basis of community-based and community-led public health. This approach reflects contemporary trends in public health and provides the basis of innovative interventions for social change. You will explore the origins and evolution of public health and the underlying principles and concepts of community-based and community-led public health. These include complex adaptive systems thinking, social and environmental determinants of health, epidemiology and statistics, communicable diseases, social justice, and partnership development. You will also gain experience in applying these principles and concepts in practical ways so you can readily take your learning into real world situations using a strengths-based or disease prevention approach. You will have the opportunity to shape this degree to your own needs by selecting relevant electives.
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
1. Postgraduate coursework entry requires successful completion of an Australian bachelor degree or equivalent. Individual courses may set additional requirements. 2. Australian-bachelor-equivalent qualification; course-specific requirements; English proficiency.
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- IELTS AcademicOverall 6L 5.5 · R 5.5 · W 5.5 · S 5.5
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
Postgraduate coursework entry requires successful completion of an Australian bachelor degree or equivalent. Individual courses may set additional requirements.
Additional entry requirement
Australian-bachelor-equivalent qualification; course-specific requirements; 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.
| Intake | Campus | Starts | Applications close | Tuition | For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 · Semester 1 | Melbourne Campus | 8 March 2027 | — | $35,760per year | International students |
| 2027 · Trimester 3 | Melbourne Campus | 8 November 2027 | — | — | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 2 | Melbourne Campus | 12 July 2027 | — | — | International students |
Where it is taught
Melbourne Campus
PrimaryMelbourne, QLD
Online
QLD
Sydney Campus
Sydney, QLD
References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.