Master of Public Health 18 months Postgraduate Program By Charles Darwin University |Top Universities
Program Duration

18 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

29,520 AUDTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

26 Feb, 2023Application Deadline

Scholarship

YesScholarships

Program overview

Main Subject

Public Health

Degree

MPH

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Our Master of Public Health will equip you with the tools to investigate, critique and respond to real world population health problems in local and global contexts. This course uniquely offers the opportunity to learn from acclaimed Menzies School of Health Research professionals in the specialist areas of Indigenous health, global health, public health practice and health research.
You will acquire advanced knowledge and skills in:
  • epidemiology
  • biostatistics
  • quantitative and qualitative research methods
You will learn to analyse and interpret population health information, evaluate and design public health interventions and formulate strategies to address complex health and social issues. You will apply public health approaches to:
  • health promotion
  • disease control
  • health systems
  • health policy
  • decision making
  • the environment
  • the sustainable development goals.
You will also have the opportunity to consolidate your learning by undertaking a research project supervised by an expert in the field.
Graduates have gone on to secure employment in national and international health services and government ministries; as well as in international health, development and humanitarian organisations and universities. They have become public health leaders, program planners, analysts, evaluators, health policy officers and professional practitioners. Our MPH graduates also continue on academic pathways to careers as successful health researchers.
This course requires a high level of academic reading and writing. The University's academic support services are on hand should you need support.

Program overview

Main Subject

Public Health

Degree

MPH

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Our Master of Public Health will equip you with the tools to investigate, critique and respond to real world population health problems in local and global contexts. This course uniquely offers the opportunity to learn from acclaimed Menzies School of Health Research professionals in the specialist areas of Indigenous health, global health, public health practice and health research.
You will acquire advanced knowledge and skills in:
  • epidemiology
  • biostatistics
  • quantitative and qualitative research methods
You will learn to analyse and interpret population health information, evaluate and design public health interventions and formulate strategies to address complex health and social issues. You will apply public health approaches to:
  • health promotion
  • disease control
  • health systems
  • health policy
  • decision making
  • the environment
  • the sustainable development goals.
You will also have the opportunity to consolidate your learning by undertaking a research project supervised by an expert in the field.
Graduates have gone on to secure employment in national and international health services and government ministries; as well as in international health, development and humanitarian organisations and universities. They have become public health leaders, program planners, analysts, evaluators, health policy officers and professional practitioners. Our MPH graduates also continue on academic pathways to careers as successful health researchers.
This course requires a high level of academic reading and writing. The University's academic support services are on hand should you need support.

Admission requirements

176+
6.5+
79+
58+

Successful completion of one of the following:


  • a recognised bachelor degree or a graduate diploma or masters degree in a related area; or
  • a recognised bachelor degree plus an honours or a graduate diploma or masters degree in a non-related area.
  • Related areas include: public health, health science, primary health care, medicine, social science or health promotion.

Applicants who have completed Charles Darwin University's Graduate Certificate of Infectious Disease Prevention and Control (UIDPC1) or Graduate Certificate of Epidemiology (UEPID1) are also eligible for entry.

26 Feb 2023
18 Months
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Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

14,280 AUD
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International Students

29,520 AUD
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