The University of Melbourne

Master of Philosophy - MDHS (Population and Global Health)

The University of Melbourne

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00116K

The Master of Philosophy - (Population and Global Health) (MPhil) is an internationally recognized masters by research degree. It is designed for students to develop advanced skills in carrying out independent and sustained research. Students will produce a thesis which will demonstrate a critical application of specialist knowledge and make an independent contribution to existing scholarship in the area of research. Study is conducted at the Nossal Institute for Global Health (University of Melbourne). Research projects are available in the areas of: Epidemiology and biostatistics, Health equity, Health policy, Mental health, Global burden of disease, Vaccine and immunization research.

Structure

You will be examined on the basis of your thesis which is examined externally. The thesis should normally be between 30,000 and 40,000 words in length excluding tables, illustrations and bibliography.

Subjects

  • Epidemiology and biostatistics
  • Health equity
  • Health policy
  • Mental health
  • Global burden of disease
  • Vaccine and immunisation research

Standard entry requirements

  • A four-year bachelor degree in a relevant discipline which includes a substantial research component equivalent to at least 25% of one year of full-time study and have achieved a minimum weighted average of (University of Melbourne) 75% or higher
  • A masters degree in a relevant discipline which includes a substantial research component equivalent to at least 25% of one year of full-time study and achieved a minimum weighted average of (University of Melbourne) 75% or higher.

Study information

CampusFeesEntryMid year intakeAttendance
Parkville International: $117,600 No
  • Full-time : 2 years
  • Part-time : 4 years
Parkville No
  • Full-time : 2 years
  • Part-time : 4 years

Fee comments

Campuses: Parkville.

This course is also for domestics please contact University of Melbourne for more informations about tuition fees

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