Programme overview

Main Subject

Public Health

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Pursue your passion with a Master of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, one of only two degrees of this kind offered globally. Complete most of your studies online, and benefit from immersive learning experiences in the north of Queensland by studying elective block mode subjects that focus on tropical, rural, remote and Indigenous communities. Develop your professional judgement and ethical decision making using evidence-based approaches. Use your knowledge and expertise in public health core competencies and tropical medicine to become an effective leader for positive change in the communities in which you work. JCU Master of Public Health and Tropical Medicine graduates are equipped with specialist skills and are employed in a wide range of healthcare settings. You could find employment in State and Commonwealth Government organisations, health care settings, community settings, non-profit and international organisations. This could include working in roles related to disease control and protection of the health of the population living in tropical areas, and promotion of health and wellbeing. An Online delivery mode is also offered by this program.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Public Health

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Pursue your passion with a Master of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, one of only two degrees of this kind offered globally. Complete most of your studies online, and benefit from immersive learning experiences in the north of Queensland by studying elective block mode subjects that focus on tropical, rural, remote and Indigenous communities. Develop your professional judgement and ethical decision making using evidence-based approaches. Use your knowledge and expertise in public health core competencies and tropical medicine to become an effective leader for positive change in the communities in which you work. JCU Master of Public Health and Tropical Medicine graduates are equipped with specialist skills and are employed in a wide range of healthcare settings. You could find employment in State and Commonwealth Government organisations, health care settings, community settings, non-profit and international organisations. This could include working in roles related to disease control and protection of the health of the population living in tropical areas, and promotion of health and wellbeing. An Online delivery mode is also offered by this program.

Admission Requirements

TOEFL

86+

PTE Academic

58+

IELTS

6.5+

Cambridge CAE Advanced

176+

Course pre-requisites: Completion of an AQF level 7 bachelor degree in a relevant discipline, from this or another university; or Other qualifications recognised by the Deputy-Vice-Chancellor of the Division of Tropical Health and Medicine as equivalent to the above; or Submission, as an exceptional case, of other evidence of professional and academic attainments, including employment for a minimum of five years in health related activities. Meeting these requirements does not guarantee selection. In assessing applications the following will be considered: prior academic performance and prior relevant work experience.

Application Deadline

15 Feb 2024

Program Duration

1.5 Years

Starting Month(s)

Feb

Starting Month(s)

Jul

Tuition fees

Domestic

Starts from

9,720 AUD

International

Starts from

37,960 AUD

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