Master of Public Health
Health and welfare
The Master of Public Health offers students the opportunity to gain the skills and knowledge required for a career in public health practice. Within the course, students are exposed to the core foundations of public health theory and practice and also have the opportunity to specialize in the advanced public health training streams offered through the University of Melbourne. The Master of Public Health programs at the University of Melbourne are delivered by academic staff with extensive experi
Official- Duration
- 2 years
- Qualification
- Masters Degree (Coursework)
- AQF 9
- Campus
- Parkville
- VIC · +1 more campus
- Course code
- CRICOS 020358D
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Course overview
The Master of Public Health offers students the opportunity to gain the skills and knowledge required for a career in public health practice. Within the course, students are exposed to the core foundations of public health theory and practice and also have the opportunity to specialize in the advanced public health training streams offered through the University of Melbourne. The Master of Public Health programs at the University of Melbourne are delivered by academic staff with extensive experience and depth of knowledge, who are leaders in their chosen fields of public health.
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
1. To be considered for entry into this course, you must: - Have completed a bachelor degree (AQF7) in any discipline with a weighted average mark (WAM) of 65%, or equivalent. Or - Have completed a bachelor degree (AQF7) or equivalent in any discipline. And - Have completed a graduate certificate (AQF8) from the University of Melbourne in a cognate (relevant) discipline with a weighted average mark (WAM) of 65%, or equivalent. Cognate (relevant) discipline includes: Health Economics and Economic Evaluation, Sexual Health, Gerontology, Health Informatics and Digital Health, Infectious Disease Epidemiology, Public Health, Aboriginal Health in Rural Communities or Climate Change and Health. The University of Melbourne is committed to maintaining a transparent admissions policy by clearly communicating all entry scores to prospective students. Entry requirements to the University of Melbourne are regularly reviewed to ensure they align with the University's Selection and Admissions Policy. The entry requirements published for this course will apply from the start year 2027 intake onwards. Where degree levels are referenced, levels align with the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). Applications are assessed against these standards. Where our admission criteria includes a minimum Weighted Average Mark (WAM) and/or specific subject criteria, these are based on University of Melbourne grades and subjects. If you've studied elsewhere, we'll assess your relevant prior studies and equivalent grades. Your final WAM may be adjusted depending on your previous institution's accreditation, subject grading, and pass marks. 2. To be considered for entry into this course, you must: - Have completed a bachelor degree (AQF7) in any discipline with a weighted average mark (WAM) of 65%, or equivalent. Or - Have completed a bachelor degree (AQF7) or equivalent in any discipline. And - Have completed a graduate certificate (AQF8) from the University of Melbourne i Planning reference: missing 2027 requirements use the latest published requirements from 2026; newer explicit 2027 requirements take precedence.
Academic qualifications
Values are shown exactly as the institution publishes them.
Prior tertiary weighted average mark
65%
65%
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- IELTS AcademicOverall 6.5
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
1. To be considered for entry into this course, you must: - Have completed a bachelor degree (AQF7) in any discipline with a weighted average mark (WAM) of 65%, or equivalent. Or - Have completed a bachelor degree (AQF7) or equivalent in any discipline. And - Have completed a graduate certificate (AQF8) from the University of Melbourne in a cognate (relevant) discipline with a weighted average mark (WAM) of 65%, or equivalent. Cognate (relevant) discipline includes: Health Economics and Economic Evaluation, Sexual Health, Gerontology, Health Informatics and Digital Health, Infectious Disease Epidemiology, Public Health, Aboriginal Health in Rural Communities or Climate Change and Health. The University of Melbourne is committed to maintaining a transparent admissions policy by clearly communicating all entry scores to prospective students. Entry requirements to the University of Melbourne are regularly reviewed to ensure they align with the University's Selection and Admissions Policy. The entry requirements published for this course will apply from the start year 2027 intake onwards. Where degree levels are referenced, levels align with the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). Applications are assessed against these standards. Where our admission criteria includes a minimum Weighted Average Mark (WAM) and/or specific subject criteria, these are based on University of Melbourne grades and subjects. If you've studied elsewhere, we'll assess your relevant prior studies and equivalent grades. Your final WAM may be adjusted depending on your previous institution's accreditation, subject grading, and pass marks. 2. To be considered for entry into this course, you must: - Have completed a bachelor degree (AQF7) in any discipline with a weighted average mark (WAM) of 65%, or equivalent. Or - Have completed a bachelor degree (AQF7) or equivalent in any discipline. And - Have completed a graduate certificate (AQF8) from the University of Melbourne i
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 2 | The University of Melbourne | — | — | — | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 1 | Parkville | — | — | $64,042per year | International students |
Where it is taught
References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.
- Master of Public Healthstudy.unimelb.edu.au
- The University of Melbourneunimelb.edu.au
- CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
- Information for international students from ChinaOfficial source
- English language requirementsOfficial source
- Graduate coursework entry requirements for international applicantsOfficial source
- Graduate research entry requirements for international applicantsOfficial source
- Undergraduate entry requirements for international applicantsOfficial source
- Australian Year 12 international entry score guideOfficial source
- GCE A Levels entry score guideOfficial source
- International Baccalaureate entry score guideOfficial source
- Trinity College Foundation Studies entry score guideOfficial source
- Official course catalogue and course-specific entry requirementsOfficial source
- QS World University Rankings 2027Official source