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Overview

This course, offered by the School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, provides the full range of quantitative, analytical and communication skills necessary to work in the broad domain of public health. It also provides skills in the quantitative methods of the population-based health sciences and their problem-solving application for primary care provision within Australia and developing countries.

This course is flexible by design with units taught online.

Course structure

Core units72 credit points

You must complete the following units

The handbook's description of this structure

The course adopts an adult learning approach and is structured in 12 units.

Master's entry points

Depending on prior qualifications you may receive entry level credit (a form of block credit) which determines your point of entry to the course:

If you are admitted at entry level 1 you complete 72 credit points (all units).
If you are admitted at entry level 2 you complete 48 credit points consisting of: MPH5301, MPH5303, MPH5304, MPH5306, MPH5309, MPH5310, MPH5314, MPH5319

Course progression map

The course progression map provides guidance on unit enrolment for each semester of study.

The course comprises 72 points.

Units are 6 points unless otherwise stated.

You must complete:

MPH5301 Health systems and policy
MPH5302 Biostatistics: Concepts and applications
MPH5303 Epidemiology of infectious diseases
MPH5304 Leading and managing in public health and health care
MPH5305 Epidemiology: Concepts and applications
MPH5306 Foundations of health promotion
MPH5309 Occupational health and safety
MPH5310 Introduction to environmental and planetary health
MPH5313 Foundations of public health
MPH5314 Epidemiology of chronic disease
MPH5319 Managing digital health
MPH5320 Research methods in health care

Learning outcomes

These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework and Monash Graduate Attributes.

Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that you will be able to:

1
apply public health related knowledge and skills to address a range of public health problems
2
apply epidemiological and biostatistical knowledge and skills in public health practice
3
access and understand the origin, availability and optimal use of major data and information resources to describe and analyse the health of populations
4
apply research methods to a variety of public health problems
5
critically appraise quantitative papers published in the epidemiological and public health literature
6
discuss the historical, social and political context of major public health issues
7
describe the fundamentals of a health care system
8
demonstrate an understanding of global public health issues
9
assess the influence and risk of environmental and occupational factors on health
10
effectively communicate using a variety of media
11
advise on the public health management and control of infectious diseases
12
advise on the determinants and public health management of chronic disease and lifestyle factors
13
describe key socio-demographic trends and major public health determinants and inequalities
14
develop public health policy to reduce the impact of health problems within the community
15
design, develop and manage health promotion and disease prevention strategies to reduce the impact of health problems within the community
16
demonstrate an understanding of the importance of establish effective partnerships and multi-sectoral action to achieve improved public health outcome
17
conduct an evaluation of public health programs
18
develop and apply skills in a public health management and/or leadership role.

Entry requirements

English language

Monash Level A, that is: IELTS (Academic): 6.5 overall (no band lower than 6.0); or Pearson Test of English (Academic): score of 58 overall with no band lower than 50; or TOEFL Internet-based test: score of 79 overall with minimum scores: Writing: 21, Listening: 12, Reading: 13 and Speaking: 18; or Equivalent approved English test

Pathways

Graduate Certificate of Public Health (M4032)

More information

Professional accreditation

This course fulfils the core discipline requirements of a Master of Public Health for the Australasian Faculty of Public Health Medicine.

Other information

This course, offered by the School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, provides the full range of quantitative, analytical and communication skills necessary to work in the broad domain of public health. It also provides skills in the quantitative methods of the population-based health sciences and their problem-solving application for primary care provision within Australia and developing countries.

This course is flexible by design with units taught online.

Contacts

Academic Coordinator: Professor Dragan Ilic

Common questions

Where can I study Master of Public Health?

At Monash Online.

How do I plan my Master of Public Health units?

Open the course in the MonMap planner. It lays out your semesters, checks prerequisites as you drag units in, and tracks the credit points each requirement still needs.

Course details

Qualification: Master's Degree (Coursework)
AQF level: Level 9
Credit points: 72
Part time: 2 Years
Maximum time: 6 years

Faculty: Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Abbreviation: MPH
Award title: Master of Public Health
Handbook years: 2020 2021 2022 202320242025 2026 2027