The University of Western Australia (UWA)

Master of Public Health with Specialisation

The University of Western Australia (UWA)

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00126G

This course is suitable for graduates from any field, seeking a career in the health industry as a professional public health practitioner or researcher. You will gain a strong foundation in the core fields of epidemiology, biostatistics, qualitative research methods, health economics and health promotion, plus the broader social context in which health programs are planned, delivered and evaluated. The Master of Public Health with Specialization offers the chance to specialize in Public Health Foundations, Applied Public Health or Public Health Methodology.

Structure

Credit Points 96

Subjects

  • PUBH4403 Epidemiology I
  • PUBH5705 Health Program Evaluation
  • PUBH5749 Foundations of Public Health
  • PUBH5754 Health Promotion I
  • APHB5501 Developmental Origins of Health and Disease
  • PAED4401 Research Conduct and Ethics
  • PUBH5721 Public Health Field Trip
  • PUBH5743 Environmental and Occupational Health
  • PUBH5755 Critical Perspectives in Global Health
  • PUBH5757 Clinical Epidemiology
  • PUBH5761 Epidemiology and Control of Communicable Diseases
  • PUBH5763 Health Leadership and Management
  • PUBH5767 Child and Maternal Health
  • PUBH5769 Biostatistics II
  • PUBH5783 Health in an Era of Environmental Change
  • PUBH5784 Special Topics in Public Health
  • PUBH5785 Analysis of Linked Health Data
  • PUBH5801 Economic Evaluation of Health Care
  • PUBH5802 Advanced Analysis of Linked Health Data
  • PUBH5804 Food and Nutrition in Population Health
  • URBD5810 Healthy by Design
  • PUBH5712 Dissertation (full-time) (24 points)
  • PUBH5714 Dissertation (part-time) (24 points)
  • PUBH5758 Public Health Practicum (24 points)

Standard entry requirements

  • A bachelors degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognized by UWA or
  • A Graduate Certificate in Population Health Studies 91230, Graduate Certificate in Environmental Health 92210, Graduate Certificate in Communicable Diseases Epidemiology 91220, or an equivalent qualification, as recognized by UWA and
  • The equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 60 percent.
  • Applicants who have or have had a progress status of Suspended or Excluded against courses 91550 or 92560 are not eligible for admission.

Study information

CampusFeesEntryMid year intakeAttendance
Crawley International: $85,800 No
  • Full-time : 2 years
  • Part-time : 5.5 years

Fee comments

Campuses: Crawley.

Available also for domestic please contact University of Western Australia for more informations about tuition fees

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