Master of Public Health
Monash University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00008C
Highly regarded in industry and academia, this course develops outstanding graduates who contribute to improving public health on a national and global scale.You’ll be taught by Victoria’s leading public health professionals, hospital clinicians and global health experts. With strong links to The Alfred hospital, part of your learning will take place in the Alfred Research Alliance precinct in the heart of Melbourne. Delivered through a combination of online and block-mode teaching, our Master of Public Health provides the quality and recognition of a Monash graduate degree with the flexibility required by working professionals.You can customise your studies to reflect your career interests by choosing electives in clinical research methods, epidemiology and biostatistics, disease and injury prevention and control and health promotion, global health and human rights, health economics, health policy, planning and management, and occupational and environmental health.
Designed for
Graduates from relevant areas of health
Structure
You may exit this course early and apply to graduate with one of the following awards, provided you have satisfied the requirements for the award during your enrolment in the master's course: Graduate Certificate of Public Health after successful completion of 24 credit points of study including the requirements for Part B - see handbook. Graduate Diploma of Public Health after successful completion of 48 credit points of study with a minimum of 36 credit points at level 4 or above including all the requirements for Part B and an additional 24 credit points from Part A or Part C - see handbook.
Subjects
- Epidemiology
- Global and planetary health
- Health economics
- Health Policy
- Health Promotion
- Research
- and Public health.
Standard entry requirements
Entry Level 1: An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a non-cognate discipline with at least a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 60% or qualification and experience approved by the faculty.Entry Level 2: One of the following with a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of at least 60%:an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a cognate discipline with a research Honours, ora medical degree, ora Monash University Bachelor of Public Health, ora Monash University Bachelor of Public Health Science, Monash University Bachelor of Health Sciences, or Monash University Bachelor of Biomedical Science with 36 credit points of specified public health units (refer to additional requirements);ORAn Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline with at least a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 60% and a minimum of two years of relevant work experience.Entry Level 3: An Australian Master of Philosophy or PhD or doctoral degree or AQF level 9 qualifications (or equivalent) in a cognate discipline and a minimum of two years of relevant work experience.ORAn Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a cognate discipline and a minimum of two years of relevant work experienceANDPart 1 of a specialist medical training program or current Fellowship of a specialist medical college recognised by the Medical Board of AustraliaANDcurrent registration with AHPRA or equivalent registration approved by the faculty.
Recognition
Australasian Faculty of Public Health Medicine
Study pathways
This program articulates with most of the Graduate Diplomas offered by the Department of Epidemiology and Preventative Medicine.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfred | Domestic: $63,000 International: $93,800 | No |
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| Monash Online | Domestic: $47,250 | No |
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