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The aim of the Master of Public Health (MPH) is to equip health professionals from a broad range of backgrounds to work in leadership roles in the field of public health. Students will gain an understanding the social, behavioural and cultural determinants of disease and will develop skills in the planning, evaluation, management and promotion of health programs to improve the health of populations. The program includes a strong foundation in the research disciplines of epidemiology and biostatistics which provides students with the analytical, quantitative and communication skills required of public health practitioners and researchers. The MPH has a global perspective on public and environmental health, with a particular focus on public health issues in the Asian region.

Entry Requirements

A Bachelor degree (AQF7) or above in any discipline from an Australian institution or a recognised equivalent qualification and three years of relevant work experience

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a Graduate Certificate in Public Health from Torrens University Australia (or from another institution if deemed equivalent)

English Language Proficiency Requirements

IELTS 6.5, with no sub score less than 6.0
TOEFL 79
CAE 58
PTE 60

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Working in Public Health is about trying to make a difference. Exploring the health of whole populations allows us to examine the factors that affect health and well-being including social, environmental, cultural, economic, political and structural factors. These are the social determinants of health, which are central to improving health and reducing inequalities in health.

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The Doctor of Public Health (DPH)is a research degree. Candidates undertake a research project uner the direct supervision of a member of the academic staff. The course provides training in both the theory and practice of public health, equipping students to enter careers in Australian or international public health systems. The course covers epidemiology, public health practice and research.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have a Master of Public Health with an overall average distinction result or a bachelor degree with honours 1 or honours 2A in a health discipline from Monash University, or have qualifications which in the opinion of the Research Graduate School Committee are equivalent or a satisfactory substitute. Applicants must also have a minimum two years work experience in the field of public health, and must, to the satisfaction of the Research Graduate School Committee be suitable for the role of a professional working in public health.

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The Master of Public Health is a multidisciplinary course designed for public health practitioners and others wanting to develop skills and knowledge in public health.

You will undertake a number of core units covering a broad range of public health issues combined with specialist knowledge in one of the following streams:

applied epidemiology and biostatistics
health policy and management
health promotion
public health.

You will also have a choice between a dissertation and a smaller research project combined with further coursework.

Entry Requirements

A bachelor degree or equivalent in a health-related discipline.
Those with bachelor degrees in behavioural sciences, commerce and management, education, science and social science are also encouraged to apply.

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Provides students with an opportunity to develop competencies that have been widely endorsed as being appropriate for Master of Public Health graduates working within Australia and overseas.

This Coursework degree is recognised nationally and internationally as the appropriate qualification for health professionals seeking to work in the public health domain.

Entry Requirements

A relevant undergraduate degree or relevant postgraduate qualification.

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