M6021 Master of Public Health
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Master of Public Health (M6021) is a 72-credit-point, master's degree (coursework) course from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, taught at Monash Online. Map your units semester by semester with the MonMap planner.
- Credit points
- 72
- Campus
- Monash Online
- Online
This is the 2025 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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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
Part A. Fundamental principles of public health36 credit points
- MPH5302Biostatistics: Concepts and applicationsNo reviews yet6 cp
- MPH5305Epidemiology: Concepts and applicationsNo reviews yet6 cp
- MPH5306Foundations of health promotionNo reviews yet6 cp
- MPH5313Foundations of public healthNo reviews yet6 cp
- MPH5314Epidemiology of chronic diseaseNo reviews yet6 cp
- MPH5320Research methods in healthcareNo reviews yet6 cp
Part B. Advanced principles of public health36 credit points
- MPH5301Health systems and policyNo reviews yet6 cp
- MPH5303Epidemiology of infectious diseasesNo reviews yet6 cp
- MPH5304Leading and managing in public health and health careNo reviews yet6 cp
- MPH5309Occupational health and safetyNo reviews yet6 cp
- MPH5310Introduction to environmental and planetary healthNo reviews yet6 cp
- MPH5319Managing digital healthNo reviews yet6 cp
The handbook's description of this structure
The course adopts an adult learning approach and is structured in two parts: Part A. Fundamental principles of public health, and Part B. Advanced principles of public health.
Part A. Fundamental principles of public health
In these studies, you will gain fundamental professional knowledge in the core skills, knowledge, and disciplines of public health through the study of epidemiology, biostatistics, research methods, and health promotion.
Part B. Advanced principles of public health
In these studies, you will advance your knowledge and skills across specialised domains of public health through core studies in public health discipline areas including epidemiology, health policy, management in health, occupational health and safety, and planetary health.
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 structured into two parts: Part A. Fundamental principles of public health (36 points), Part B. Advanced principles of public health (36 points).
Units are 6 points unless otherwise stated.
Part A. Fundamental principles of public health (36 points)
You must complete the following units:
- MPH5302 Biostatistics: concepts and applications
- MPH5305 Epidemiology: concepts and applications
- MPH5306 Foundations of health promotion
- MPH5313 Foundations of public health
- MPH5314 Epidemiology of chronic disease
- MPH5320 Research methods in healthcare
Part B. Advanced principles of public health (36 points)
You must complete the following units:
- MPH5301 Health systems and policy
- MPH5303 Epidemiology of infectious diseases
- MPH5304 Leading and managing public health and healthcare
- MPH5309 Occupational health and safety
- MPH5310 Introduction to environmental and planetary health
- MPH5319 Managing digital health
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.