Master of Public Health
University of Adelaide
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00123M
Our Master of Public Health offers a simplified two-year path to working and making a difference in the health sector. Equipped with an in-depth knowledge of epidemiology, health promotion, biostatistics, communicable diseases and global public health, you will be able to impact the health of your community by influencing policy or advocating for change at a population level.
Designed for
This degree aims to stimulate students to think creatively and innovatively about the social, cultural, economic and environmental determinants of health and illness in populations, and the organisation and delivery of public and clinical health services
Structure
The Masters of Public Health is offered in two formats: the two year program of 48 units and the 1. 5 year program of 36 or 24 units. The Masters two year Program is a 48 unit program consisting of at least 24 units of coursework and a research or capstone project of 6, 12, or 24 units . The Masters 1. 5 year Program is either 36 or 24 units available to graduates of Bachelor of Health and Medical Sciences (or equivalent degrees) with a public health major, honours in Public Health.
Subjects
- Advanced health economic evaluation and decision making
- Biostatistics
- Dental public health
- Diseases of occupation
- Environmental and occupational health
- Epidemiological research methods
- Epidemiology of infectious diseases
- Foundations of public health
- Health technology assessment
- Industrial toxicology
- Introduction to translational health science
- Occupational hygiene and ergonomics
- Public health ethics
- Public health law
- Public health studies
- Synthesising economic evidence
- Synthesising qualitative evidence
Standard entry requirements
- A completed Bachelors degree or equivalent with a minimum GPA of 5. 0,
- A minimum of 7 years public health related work experience (evidence of which to be assessed by the program coordinator and must be uploaded with the SATAC application).
Study pathways
Programs leading into this award: Graduate Diploma in Public Health; Programs that can be done on completion of award: PhD
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| North Terrace | Domestic: $17,890 International: $89,000 | No |
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