Online Public Health Degree :: Accredited Universities

Public health aims to improve the health of populations through knowledge (collecting data to develop and test explanations and hypotheses), values (combining ethics with knowledge to assist in decision-making), action (making decisions to translate research into policy and practice and advocate for change) and outcomes (understanding research and practice to systematically evaluate public health programs).

Students will be exposed to public health values, decision-making, practice and policy throughout their studies.

Entry Requirements

A successful applicant for admission to the degree of Master of Public Health requires:
(a) a minimum four-year full time degree or equivalent qualification from the University of Sydney or an equivalent qualification; or
(b) a shorter degree from the University of Sydney or an equivalent qualification, and non-degree professional qualifications and/or substantial relevant experience and/or other relevant qualifications.

In exceptional circumstances the Dean may admit applicants without these qualifications who, in the opinion of the School, have qualifications and evidence of experience and achievement sufficient to successfully undertake the award.

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The Master of Public Health will equip students with the tools to identify, understand, manage and respond to complex health and social issues in inter-cultural, local and global contexts. It offers advanced skills in interpreting health information, including epidemiology, statistical methods and qualitative research methods. Students will also develop competencies in designing and evaluating public health interventions, and applying their understanding of public health practice to health promotion, health systems, health policy and health care decision making.

The course is delivered through the online management system. Four core units have a compulsory 1-2 day on-campus intensive in addition to the online learning components. Unique features of the course are the specialist electives in public health practice, Indigenous health and global health.

Students also have the option of completing the program by undertaking a supervised research project.

Career opportunities for graduates include the non-government and government sector in areas of health research; professional health practice, health planning and policy; epidemiology/biostatistics; communicable and non-communicable disease control, nationally and internationally..

This course requires a high level of academic reading and writing. Students who are not confident with their academic literacy skills are encouraged to develop them prior to enrolling.

Entry Requirements

Successful completion of a recognised bachelors degree of four years duration or equivalent. Applicants with a completed Graduate Diploma of Public Health from CDU are also eligible.

Applicants with a three year degree should apply for the Graduate Diploma in Public Health - GDPH3(1GD004 or 1GD504)

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Public health professionals promote population health and wellbeing in service areas such as food safety, disease control, prevention programs, health promotion and environmental health.

QUT's public health programs are designed for professionals interested in a career in public health, mid-career professionals seeking advancement and clinicians looking to broaden their range of expertise. Students in these programs obtain core skills in epidemiology and biostatistics and an understanding of contemporary and challenging population health issues.

Entry Requirements

Applicants for the Graduate Diploma in Public Health / Master of Public Health must have:
a three-year bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a relevant area (health, psychology, social work, human services, social or biological science).

It is preferred but not essential that applicants will have a minimum of one-year relevant full-time work experience on entry to this course.

Applicants may be admitted on the basis of work experience, other qualifications or research activities at the discretion of the Executive Dean.

Applicants who hold a four-year degree may be eligible for advanced standing of up to 48 credit points subject to recency and relevance of study.

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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.

Entry Requirements

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Overseas examination fees

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

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