Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00025B

Public health focuses on preventing disease, prolonging life and promoting healthy lifestyles. It offers a rewarding career that suits people from a variety of backgrounds including health, science, education and the social sciences.The Master in Public Health is a 2-year program that will give you the skills, knowledge and confidence to influence and inform health policy and lead health services reform. You'll learn how to act on new developments regarding health concerns, such as COVID-19, diabetes, obesity, HIV/AIDS and injury prevention, as well as more traditional concerns such as under-nutrition and communicable diseases.You'll complete a program that is evidence-based, comprehensive, and reflects UQ's strong links with organisations such as Australian Aid, the World Bank, the World Health Organization, UNICEF, and international ministries of health.

Structure

32 units

Standard entry requirements

  • A bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (see below), or a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, plus 1 year, full-time equivalent relevant work experience in a healthcare setting
  • Or a graduate certificate or graduate diploma (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (see below).

Study information

CampusFeesEntryMid year intakeAttendance
Herston Domestic: $17,900
International: $89,920
Yes
  • Full-time : 2 years
Online Campus Domestic: $17,900
International: $89,920
No
  • Full-time : 2 years
  • Online/Off-campus : 2 years

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