Master of Public Health Program By Curtin University |Top Universities
Program Duration

24 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

41,234 AUDTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

YesScholarships

Main Subject Area

Public HealthMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Public Health

Degree

MPH

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

We also offer an accelerated 1.5 year Master of Public Health (Practice).
Take advantage of current government subsidies for this course. Save up to two-thirds on fees and upgrade your qualifications.*
*Subsidies available for Australian and New Zealand citizens only.
This new multidisciplinary course is designed for those seeking to develop their skills and knowledge in public health. Whether you already work in public health or want to move into the field, our course prepares you for contemporary public health practice that addresses traditional and emerging issues that threaten to negatively impact communities and the environment. 
You will acquire conceptual knowledge and practical skills to support public health action across educational, organisational, socio-economic, environmental and political domains to improve population health.
In your second year you will have the opportunity to carry out research with an academic supervisor or enhance your practice and leadership skills.
Course content is aligned to the competencies from the Council of Academic Public Health Institutions Australasia, exploring:
  • Health monitoring and surveillance
  • Disease prevention and control
  • Health promotion
  • Health protection
  • Health policy, planning and management
  • Evidence-informed professional population health practice.
Our Master of Public Health students come from a variety of fields, including medicine and allied health, biomedical and laboratory-based sciences, nutrition, occupational and environmental health, health promotion, social sciences, education, communications, business and management.
You can exit this course with a Graduate Certificate in Public Health or a Graduate Diploma in Public Health once you have completed certain units. Other certificates and diplomas may also be available in combination with this course.

Program overview

Main Subject

Public Health

Degree

MPH

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

We also offer an accelerated 1.5 year Master of Public Health (Practice).
Take advantage of current government subsidies for this course. Save up to two-thirds on fees and upgrade your qualifications.*
*Subsidies available for Australian and New Zealand citizens only.
This new multidisciplinary course is designed for those seeking to develop their skills and knowledge in public health. Whether you already work in public health or want to move into the field, our course prepares you for contemporary public health practice that addresses traditional and emerging issues that threaten to negatively impact communities and the environment. 
You will acquire conceptual knowledge and practical skills to support public health action across educational, organisational, socio-economic, environmental and political domains to improve population health.
In your second year you will have the opportunity to carry out research with an academic supervisor or enhance your practice and leadership skills.
Course content is aligned to the competencies from the Council of Academic Public Health Institutions Australasia, exploring:
  • Health monitoring and surveillance
  • Disease prevention and control
  • Health promotion
  • Health protection
  • Health policy, planning and management
  • Evidence-informed professional population health practice.
Our Master of Public Health students come from a variety of fields, including medicine and allied health, biomedical and laboratory-based sciences, nutrition, occupational and environmental health, health promotion, social sciences, education, communications, business and management.
You can exit this course with a Graduate Certificate in Public Health or a Graduate Diploma in Public Health once you have completed certain units. Other certificates and diplomas may also be available in combination with this course.

Admission requirements

Undergraduate

176+
58+
2.7+
79+
6.5+
A bachelor degree from a tertiary institution preferably in health, education, behavioural sciences, social sciences or management.
You will also be required to provide supplementary information with your application.
Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below.
2 Years
Jan
  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
  • Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

8,900 AUD
-

International Students

41,234 AUD
-

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