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University of Wollongong (UOW)

  • 44% international / 56% domestic

Master of Public Health (Online Delivery available)

  • Masters (Coursework)

The Master of Public Health is a specialised degree for students who wish to pursue research careers in public health, or whose future career will require them to interpret and apply the findings of research.

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
1.5 years full-time, 3 years part-time
Course Code
438, 084771F
Study Mode
In person
Domestic Fees
$22,560 per year / $33,840 total
International Fees
$29,088 per year / $43,632 total
Financial Support
Austudy

About this course

The Master of Public Health is a specialised degree for students who wish to pursue research careers in public health, or whose future career will require them to interpret and apply the findings of research. It is intended for students who are from public health disciplines and want to enhance their research and career prospects.

This degree

The Master of Public Health is a flexible degree designed to give students a broad introduction to public health and to provide the skills and knowledge to define, critically assess and resolve public health issues within a community. This flexible and interest driven program allows students to develop, analyse and implement policy, and to plan and evaluate health services and programs whilst catering for their individual career goals.


What you will study

The program is structured in a manner that responds to the constantly changing health and social issues both at local and international levels. The degree is composed of eight core public health subjects, plus a choice of one of three specialisations comprised of four subjects. The specialisations available are Health Promotion, Public Health Nutrition* and Public Health Research.


* Subject to final approval, the Public Health Nutrition specialisation will be renamed ‘Food and Health’

UAC 935100

Entry requirements

Admission to the Master of Public Health requires a Bachelor degree from any discipline.

Minimum Prior Qualification
Bachelor

Study locations

Wollongong