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

18 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 a 2 year Master of Public Health for those looking for a research pathway.
Take advantage of current government subsidies for this course*
Save up to two-thirds on fees and upgrade your qualifications while there are subsidies on offer.
*Subsidies available for Australian and New Zealand citizens only
Public health practitioners are concerned with all facets of public health, with expertise spanning epidemiology, disease prevention, health promotion and protection, policy and governance. Their knowledge helps shape policies and strategies that improve health and social outcomes for the benefit of everyone.
This is an accelerated course that focuses on the core functions of public health: prevention of illness and disease, and the protection and promotion of health and wellbeing in Australia and globally. It explores the social, ecological, commercial, political, economic and behavioural determinants on individual and population health outcomes.
The applied focus on public health practice includes epidemiology and surveillance, research methods, disease prevention and control, health protection and promotion, politics, policy, governance and systems for public health.
In addition to coursework, you’ll complete a professional capstone unit in public health practice.
What jobs can the Public Health (Practice) lead to? Careers
  • Public health officer
  • Community development officer
  • Health promotion officer
  • Policy officer 
  • Project officer
  • Research officer
  • Workplace health coordinator.
Industries
  • Local, state and federal government 
  • Community and social services
  • Universities and research organisations
  • International aid and development
  • Social enterprise
  • International institutions
  • Public and private health services.

Program overview

Main Subject

Public Health

Degree

MPH

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

We also offer a 2 year Master of Public Health for those looking for a research pathway.
Take advantage of current government subsidies for this course*
Save up to two-thirds on fees and upgrade your qualifications while there are subsidies on offer.
*Subsidies available for Australian and New Zealand citizens only
Public health practitioners are concerned with all facets of public health, with expertise spanning epidemiology, disease prevention, health promotion and protection, policy and governance. Their knowledge helps shape policies and strategies that improve health and social outcomes for the benefit of everyone.
This is an accelerated course that focuses on the core functions of public health: prevention of illness and disease, and the protection and promotion of health and wellbeing in Australia and globally. It explores the social, ecological, commercial, political, economic and behavioural determinants on individual and population health outcomes.
The applied focus on public health practice includes epidemiology and surveillance, research methods, disease prevention and control, health protection and promotion, politics, policy, governance and systems for public health.
In addition to coursework, you’ll complete a professional capstone unit in public health practice.
What jobs can the Public Health (Practice) lead to? Careers
  • Public health officer
  • Community development officer
  • Health promotion officer
  • Policy officer 
  • Project officer
  • Research officer
  • Workplace health coordinator.
Industries
  • Local, state and federal government 
  • Community and social services
  • Universities and research organisations
  • International aid and development
  • Social enterprise
  • International institutions
  • Public and private health services.

Admission requirements

Undergraduate

6.5+
2.7+
Applicants require an undergraduate degree or higher from a tertiary institution. Satisfying the admission requirements enables an applicant to be considered for admission, but does not guarantee an offer of admission to the program. Admission into program is at the discretion of the course coordinator/School and is dependent on a number of considerations including the applicant’s academic background and work experience along with assessment of supplementary information provided by the applicant.
18 Months
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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