Course Level
Master Degree (By Coursework)
CRICOS
064408B
Master of Public Health
Our program welcomes individuals from various educational backgrounds, particularly those engaged in health departments and community organisations. This program provides a comprehensive introduction to public health, where you will be empowered to address and evaluate public health issues, both locally and globally. There is an opportunity to incorporate research projects into your studies. You may conduct Health Impact Assessments and pursue further research pathways. You will have access to our exclusive public health career support program.
Campus | Duration | Fees | ATAR |
|---|---|---|---|
Callaghan | Full-time - 1 years | $32,620 | N/A |
Online | Online/Off-campus - 1 years | $32,620 | N/A |
Structure
80 Units
Subjects
- Professional public health practice
- Disease prevention and control
- Health promotion
- Health systems
- Policy and health economics
- Aboriginal health
- plus more
Entry requirements
- Minimum of a four year undergraduate degree in a field related to public health such as medicine, biomedical/medical science, nursing, allied health, dentistry, psychology, veterinary science, education, law, engineering, business, commerce, science and arts. Applicants with a three year undergraduate degree should possess an Honours degree
- OR additional postgraduate qualifications such as a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma
- OR a minimum of one year’s work experience in a related field.
Study Pathways
University of Newcastle students studying the Master of Clinical Epidemiology are eligible to gain 40 units of credit into the Master of Public Health.