Master of Public Health and Tropical Medicine
Health and welfare
Specialise in public health issues relevant to tropical Australia, surrounding nations and developing countries. Pursue your passion with a Master of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, one of only two degrees of this kind offered globally. Complete most of your studies online, and benefit from immersive learning experiences in the north of Queensland by studying elective block mode subjects that focus on tropical, rural, remote and Indigenous communities. Develop your professional judgement an
Official- Duration
- 18 months
- Online
- Qualification
- Masters Degree (Coursework)
- AQF 9
- Campus
- Townsville
- QLD · +2 more campuses
- Course code
- CRICOS 026849C
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Course overview
Specialise in public health issues relevant to tropical Australia, surrounding nations and developing countries. Pursue your passion with a Master of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, one of only two degrees of this kind offered globally. Complete most of your studies online, and benefit from immersive learning experiences in the north of Queensland by studying elective block mode subjects that focus on tropical, rural, remote and Indigenous communities. Develop your professional judgement and ethical decision making using evidence-based approaches. Use your knowledge and expertise in public health core competencies and tropical medicine to become an effective leader for positive change in the communities in which you work.
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
1. AQF level 7 bachelor degree in a relevant discipline; equivalent 2. Course-specific prior qualification and additional requirements; English proficiency.
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- IELTS AcademicOverall 6.5
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
AQF level 7 bachelor degree in a relevant discipline; equivalent
Additional entry requirement
Course-specific prior qualification and additional 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 Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.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 | JCU Townsville | — | — | $61,860per year | International students |
| 2027 · Trimester 3 | James Cook University - Townsville | — | — | — | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 1 | JCU Online | — | — | — | International students |
Where it is taught
References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.