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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.

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees

Textbooks

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

Incidental unit costs

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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.

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees

Textbooks

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

Incidental unit costs

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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.

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees

Textbooks

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

Incidental unit costs

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The Bachelor of Health Sciences (Public Health) program is devoted to the environmental health dimension of public health. It is accredited by the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors and graduates are academically eligible to sit for national certification examinations leading to the credential Certified Public Health Inspector (Canada) - CPHI(C). The program is available in a four-year option, a two-year post-diploma/degree accelerated option and a one- year professional degree completion option, available via distance education for those already holding the CPHI(C) credential

Entry Requirements

General Undergraduate Admission Requirements
An overall average of 65% is required for all students applying to most CBU credit programs based on high school performance. Additional requirements may apply to specific programs.
If space permits, CBU will accept all candidates who can verify that they have met the minimum entry requirements established by CBU for the programs in which they wish to enroll.
Note: CBU does not guarantee that applications completed after August 1, will be processed for September registration.

Other Fees

Application Fee (undergraduate program) non refundable. $35.00

Application Fee International Students (undergraduate) (non refundable upon completion of registration $65.00 is applied to student account. $100.00

NSF or other returned cheque handling charge $20.00

Prior Learning Assessment Application Fee (non refundable) $50.00

Prior Learning Assessment Fee (non refundable) 50% of tuition for course credits granted to a maximum of $2,060.00

Replacement Parchment Fee $20.00

Transfer Credit Application Fee (non refundable) $50.00

Audit Fees (non refundable) one half of the tuition

Notes

Admission Paths
Students may enter Cape Breton University by any of three paths, subject to restrictions of space and program capacity.
1. High school graduates who satisfy the admission requirements of their chosen program.
2. Students who transfer from another post-secondary institution and who are in good standing at that institution and who satisfy the admission requirements for their chosen program. Transfer students may be able to obtain credit in their CBU programs for courses taken elsewhere.
3. Students may also be admitted as non-traditional learners.
Students who enter CBU through any of the above paths and who have not made a final decision in a program may register as students in No Specific Program.
Applicants will be required to submit official documents (e.g. transcripts from other institutions) when they apply for admission. Normally these documents are sent directly from the other institutions to CBU.
Students will also require the approval of the relevant School Dean to register at another university or college while attending CBU.
International Admission Requirements
• Applications for admissions from international students will be reviewed on an individual basis.
• We require graduation from an academic secondary school program or equivalent, with an average of ‘C’ in five senior academic-level/university preparatory courses.
• Please see the International Admissions section of ourAcademic Calendar or contact our International Admissions/Transfer Credit Advisor, if you have questions about country-specific requirements.
Applicants whose first language is not English must provide documentation to show that CBU’s English language proficiency requirements have been met. Our full English language proficiency policy is detailed in our Academic Calendar.

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This MPH Public Health course combines the work of public health theory, practice and research, with expertise from: Life and Medical Science, Nursing and Social Work and The Business School at the University of Hertfordshire.

The range of optional modules offered and the breadth of cases used across the programme will provide opportunities for specialism in the global and local context in areas including:

Commissioning and leadership

Management of the double burden of communicable and non-communicable conditions

Primary care

Child health

Health system approaches to improving public health outcomes and addressing health inequalities.

Entry Requirements

A recent 2.2 honours degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent (e.g. honours degree from the UK) or equivalent. Or relevant experience in the area public health may be considered in place of a degree.

GCSE (or equivalent) in Mathematics with minimum grade C.

Applicants who do not wholly meet these requirements, but who are considered to have the professional experience, motivation or potential to succeed at the programme, may also be accepted.

English language requirements
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All students from non-majority English speaking countries require proof of English language proficiency. The following qualifications and grades will be considered:

GCSE (or equivalent) in English Language grade A-C.

IELTS 7.0 (with no less than 6.5 in any band)

Other English language tests are accepted.

Other Fees

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