Master of Public Health

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.

Campus
Duration
Fees
ATAR

Parkville

Full-time - 2 years

N/AN/A

Parkville

Full-time - 2 years

Part-time - 4 years

N/AN/A

Structure

Total Credit Points 200

Subjects

  • Foundations of Public Health
  • Biostatistics
  • Epidemiology 1
  • Public Health Leadership and Management
  • Qualitative Research in Public Health
  • Prioritising & Planning in Public Health
  • Research Project in Public Health Part 1
  • Research Project in Public Health Part 2
  • Research Project in Public Health - S
  • Climate Change and Health
  • Planetary and Global Health
  • Environmental Health
  • Sustainability and Healthcare
  • Health and Human Rights

Entry requirements

  • An undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in any discipline with a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of at least 65% (or equivalent), OR
  • An undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in any discipline AND one of the following graduate certificates from the University of Melbourne, with a WAM of at least 65% (or equivalent)