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Overview

This Monash Master of Public Health, offered by the School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, provides the full range of quantitative, analytical and communication skills necessary to work and provide leadership 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 public health and primary care provision within Australia and developing countries.

You will learn, integrate and apply core knowledge and skills in public health in the core units of epidemiology, biostatistics, research methods and principles and practice and challenges of public health. You will also be able to choose an elective study program from a wide range of units to give you depth of understanding within your study program according to your career interests. To guide you in developing your elective study program, with depth for career development and interests, you are able to choose from the following specialisations: Epidemiology; Global and planetary health; Health economics; Health policy; Health promotion; Research or General stream.

The course offers you the opportunity to integrate and extend the knowledge and skills gained in your course through a capstone experience, as a professional practice development unit. There is also the opportunity to undertake a research project or case study (consultation with the course research project coordinator is required prior to enrolment in research units).

The course structure and flexibility assists you to extend, integrate and apply their core knowledge and skills with depth in key areas of interest according to your background and career development interests, something that employers have identified as important, and to gain knowledge and skills in new areas across the broad domain of public health to equip you for future challenges.

IMPORTANT: This course is only available to international students in ‘on-campus’ mode. Please note that ‘on-campus’ mode comprises a mix of online learning and on-site teaching.

For most units, the majority of contact hours are facilitated through the University’s online learning platform, with additional face-to-face contact during designated study days at the School of Public Health & Preventive Medicine or at the Alfred Centre in Melbourne.

SPECIALISATIONS AVAILABLE

Public health
Epidemiology
Health promotion
Health policy
Health economics
Global and planetary health
Research*

*NOTE: The Research specialisation is not available at entry level 3.

Course structure

Part A. Discipline studies24 credit points

You must complete 12 credit points from the following units:

Notes:
- If you are an International Student, you can complete MAP5200 in your final semester of enrolment.
- MPH5256 Is offered every second year.

AND

You must complete 12 credit points of approved postgraduate units offered by the School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine from the Master of Public Health Electives list (except core units in Part B or MPH5020; MPH5301-MPH5320; EPM5001-EPM5028; EPM5031-EPM5033.) https://www.monash.edu/medicine/sphpm/study/postgraduate/pgrad/master-of-public-health-electives

Note: If you are an International Student, you can complete these units in your final semester of enrolment.

Elective units

12 credit points

You must complete 12 credit points of approved postgraduate units offered by the School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine from the Master of Public Health Electives list (except core units in Part B or MPH5020; MPH5301-MPH5320; EPM5001-EPM5028; EPM5031-EPM5033).
https://www.monash.edu/medicine/sphpm/study/postgraduate/pgrad/master-of-public-health-electives

Note: If you are an International Student, you can complete these units in your final semester of enrolment.

Part B. Foundation studies24 credit points

You must complete the following units

Part C. Specialist core studies30 credit points

You must complete one of the following specialisations

Epidemiology

30 credit points

You must complete 30 credit points from the following units.

Notes:
- You must complete either MPH5200 or MPH5270.
- MPH5289 must be taken in the final year study.

Global and Planetary Health

30 credit points

You must complete 30 credit points from the following units.

Notes:
- You may complete one unit only from MPH5255, MPH5218 or MPH5272 in Part C, you may take the other units in Part D if you wish.
- MPH5289 must be taken in the final year study

Health Economics

30 credit points

You must complete 30 credit points from the following units.

Notes:
- You may complete one only of MPH5022 or MPH5239.
- MPH5289 must be taken in the final year study.

Health Policy

30 credit points

You must complete the following units.

Note: MPH5289 must be taken in the final year study.

Health Promotion

30 credit points

You must complete the following units:

Note: MPH5289 must be taken in the final year study.

Public Health (general)

30 credit points

You must complete MPH5289, and 24 credit points of approved postgraduate units offered by the School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine from the Master of Public Health Electives list (except units MPH5020; MPH5301-MPH5320; EPM5001-EPM5028; EPM5031-EPM5033). https://www.monash.edu/medicine/sphpm/study/postgraduate/pgrad/master-of-public-health-electives

Note: MPH5289 must be taken in the final year study.

MPH5289Professional practice developmentNo reviews yet6 cp

Research

30 credit points

You must complete 30 credit points from the following units:

Notes:
- You must complete MPH5200 (if you are undertaking quantitative analysis) OR MPH5215 Qualitative research methods (for students undertaking qualitative analysis). You cannot complete both of these units.
- You must successfully complete the following units prior to commencing MAP5000 and MAP5010: MPH5040, MPH5041, MPH5213, and (MPH5200 or MPH5215).

Part D. Specialist elective studies18 credit points

You must continue the specialisation chosen in Part C as shown below.

Epidemiology

18 credit points

You must complete 18 credit points from the following units, or approved postgraduate units offered by the School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine from the Master of Public Health Electives list (except units MPH5020; MPH5301-MPH5320; EPM5001-EPM5028; EPM5031-EPM5033). https://www.monash.edu/medicine/sphpm/study/postgraduate/pgrad/master-of-public-health-electives

Notes:
- You may complete one unit only from MPH5003, MPH5274 or MPH5273 if you wish and this should be undertaken towards the end of your course.
- MPH5273 requires approval from the Course Director.
- MPH5003 is not offered in 2027.
- MPH5256 is offered every second year.

Global and Planetary Health

18 credit points

You must complete 18 credit points from the following units, or approved postgraduate units offered by the School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine from the Master of Public Health Electives list (except units MPH5020; MPH5301-MPH5320; EPM5001-EPM5028; EPM5031-EPM5033). https://www.monash.edu/medicine/sphpm/study/postgraduate/pgrad/master-of-public-health-electives

Notes:
- You may complete one unit only from MPH5003, MPH5274 or MPH5273 if you wish and this should be undertaken towards the end of your course.
- MPH5273 requires approval from the Course Director.
- MPH5003 is not offered in 2027.
- MAP5200 may be taken by international students in their final semester only.

Health Economics

18 credit points

You must complete 18 credit points from the following units or approved postgraduate units offered by the School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine from the Master of Public Health Electives list (except units MPH5020; MPH5301-MPH5320; EPM5001-EPM5028; EPM5031-EPM5033). https://www.monash.edu/medicine/sphpm/study/postgraduate/pgrad/master-of-public-health-electives

Notes:
- You may complete one unit only from MPH5003, MPH5274 or MPH5273 if you wish and this should be undertaken towards the end of your course.
- MPH5273 requires approval from the Course Director.
- MPH5003 is not offered in 2027.
- MAP5200 may be taken by international students in their final semester only.

Health Policy

18 credit points

You must complete 18 credit points from the following units or approved postgraduate units offered by the School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine from the Master of Public Health Electives list (except units MPH5020; MPH5301-MPH5320; EPM5001-EPM5028; EPM5031-EPM5033). https://www.monash.edu/medicine/sphpm/study/postgraduate/pgrad/master-of-public-health-electives

Notes:
- You may complete one unit only from MPH5003, MPH5274 or MPH5273 if you wish and this should be undertaken towards the end of your course.
- MPH5273 requires approval from the Course Director.
- MPH5003 is not offered in 2027.

Health Promotion

18 credit points

You must complete 18 credit points from the following units or approved postgraduate units offered by the School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine from the Master of Public Health Electives list (except units MPH5020; MPH5301-MPH5320; EPM5001-EPM5028; EPM5031-EPM5033). https://www.monash.edu/medicine/sphpm/study/postgraduate/pgrad/master-of-public-health-electives

Notes:
- You may complete one unit only from MPH5003, MPH5274 or MPH5273 if you wish and this should be undertaken towards the end of your course.
- MPH5273 requires approval from the Course Director.
- MPH5003 is not offered in 2027.

Public Health (general)

18 credit points

You must complete 18 credit points of approved postgraduate units offered by the School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine from the Master of Public Health Electives list (except units MPH5020; MPH5301-MPH5320; EPM5001-EPM5028; EPM5031-EPM5033).
https://www.monash.edu/medicine/sphpm/study/postgraduate/pgrad/master-of-public-health-electives

Research

18 credit points

You must complete 18 credit points of approved postgraduate units offered by the School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine from the Master of Public Health Electives list except units MPH5020; MPH5003; MPH5273; MPH5274; MPH5289; MPH5301-MPH5320; EPM5001-EPM5028; EPM5031-EPM5033).
https://www.monash.edu/medicine/sphpm/study/postgraduate/pgrad/master-of-public-health-electives

The handbook's description of this structure

The course comprises 96 credit points structured into three parts: Part A. Discipline studies (24 credit points), Part B. Foundation studies (24 credit points), Part C. Specialist core studies (30 credit points), and Part D Specialist elective studies (18 credit points).

Part A. Discipline studies

In these studies, you will develop an understanding of knowledge and skills in the broad domain of public health through core studies in the public health discipline areas of disease/injury prevention and control and health promotion and health policy, planning and management, and with opportunity for electives in areas of public health of interest to you.

Part B. Foundation studies

In these studies, you will gain specialised professional knowledge in the core skills, knowledge, and disciplines of public health through the study of epidemiology, biostatistics, research methods, and introduction and challenges in public health.

Part C. Specialist core studies

In these studies you will have the opportunity to choose one of the specialisations shown below.

Epidemiology
Global and planetary health
Health economics
Health policy
Health promotion
Public health (general)
Research*

*Note: In the research specialisation you will undertake a 24 credit point research project and combine it with a program of elective units to suit your career interests. In the research project, you are expected to demonstrate your ability to integrate and apply public health theory, principles and practice, and research methods to a specific public health problem or issue. Consultation with the course research project coordinator is required prior to enrolment in the research project. It is highly recommended that a research project be conducted with a principal supervisor located within the School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine. Only in special circumstances will you be permitted to complete a project with a supervisor external to the school, and may include where the project would be undertaken in your current workplace and there is an experienced supervisor/researcher willing and available to supervise you.

Part D. Specialist elective studies

In these studies you will continue your chosen specialisation and will have the opportunity to gain greater expertise in key areas of your interest through an elective study program to suit your own career interests.

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 96 credit points, comprising Part A, Part B, Part C and Part D.
If you are admitted at entry Level 2 you complete 72 credit points, comprising Part B, Part C and Part D.
If you are admitted at entry Level 3 you complete 48 credit points, comprising Part B and 24 credit points from Part C. The Part C units must include MPH5289 and 18 credit points chosen from core units within any specialisation.

Notes:

All students commence with Part B to complete the core units as a cohort.
If you are eligible for credit for prior studies you may elect not to receive the credit and complete one of the higher credit-point options.
The Research specialisation is not available full-time at entry Level 2.
The only specialisation available at entry Level 3 is Public health (general).

Course progression map

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

Units are 6 points unless otherwise stated.

Part A. Discipline studies (24 points)

You must complete 12 points from the following units:

Notes:

- If you are an International Student, you can complete MAP5200 in your final semester of enrolment.

- MPH5256 Is offered every second year.

• MPH5002 Foundations of health promotion and program planning
• MPH5022 Evaluating public health programs
• MPH5203 Environmental influences on health
• MPH5207 Chronic disease: Epidemiology and prevention

• MPH5214 Demographic methods
• MPH5218 Infectious diseases: epidemiology and prevention
• MPH5256 Injury epidemiology and prevention*
• MPH5266 Clinical leadership and management
• MPH5269 Foundations of health policy
• MPH5272 Principles of health systems

• MAP5200 Improving Indigenous equity in professional practice*

AND

Elective units

You must complete 12 points of approved postgraduate units offered by the School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine from the Master of Public Health Electives list (except core units in Part B or MPH5020; MPH5301-MPH5320; EPM5001-EPM5028; EPM5031-EPM5033.) https://www.monash.edu/medicine/sphpm/study/postgraduate/pgrad/master-of-public-health-electives

Note: If you are an International Student, you can complete these units in your final semester of enrolment.

Part B. Foundation studies (24 points)

You must complete the following units:

MPH5040 Introductory epidemiology
MPH5041 Introductory biostatistics
MPH5213 Research methods
MPH5288 Public health fundamentals

Part C. Specialist core studies

You must complete one of the following specialisations.

Epidemiology (30 points)

You must complete 30 points from the following units.

Notes:
- You must complete either MPH5200 or MPH5270.
- MPH5289 must be taken in the final year study.

MPH5200 Regression methods for epidemiology
MPH5207 Chronic disease: Epidemiology and prevention
MPH5218 Infectious diseases: Epidemiology and prevention
MPH5236 Clinical trials
MPH5289 Professional practice development
MPH5270 Advanced statistical methods for clinical research

Global and Planetary Health (30 points)

You must complete 30 credit points from the following units.
Notes:
- You may complete one unit only from MPH5255, MPH5218 or MPH5272 in Part C, you may take the other units in Part D if you wish.

- MPH5289 must be taken in the final year study

MPH5042 Planetary health
MPH5207 Chronic disease: Epidemiology and prevention
MPH5218 Infectious diseases: Epidemiology and prevention
MPH5252 Global health care delivery: Principles and challenges
MPH5255 Health and human rights
MPH5272 Principles of health systems
MPH5289 Professional practice development

Health Economics (30 points)

You must complete 30 credit points from the following units.
Notes:
- You may complete one only of MPH5022 or MPH5239.
- MPH5289 must be taken in the final year study

MPH5022 Evaluating public health programs
MPH5220 Introductory health economics
MPH5221 Determining value for money in health care
MPH5239 Systematic reviews and meta-analysis
MPH5289 Professional practice development
MPH5268 Financial management in health care

Health Policy (30 points)

You must complete the following units.
Note: MPH5289 must be taken in the final year study

MPH5265 Law for health systems
MPH5267 Principles of health care quality improvement
MPH5269 Foundations of health policy
MPH5272 Principles of health systems
MPH5289 Professional practice development

Health Promotion (30 points)

You must complete the following units:
Note: MPH5289 must be taken in the final year study

MPH5002 Foundations of health promotion and program planning
MPH5207 Chronic disease: Epidemiology and prevention
MPH5022 Evaluating public health programs
MPH5218 Infectious diseases: Epidemiology and prevention
MPH5289 Professional practice development

Public Health (general) (30 points)

You must complete MPH5289, and 24 credit points of approved postgraduate units offered by the School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine from the Master of Public Health Electives list (except units MPH5020; MPH5301-MPH5320; EPM5001-EPM5028; EPM5031-EPM5033). https://www.monash.edu/medicine/sphpm/study/postgraduate/pgrad/master-of-public-health-electives

Note: MPH5289 must be taken in the final year study

MPH5289 Professional practice development

Research (30 points)

You must complete 30 points from the following units:

Notes:
- You must complete MPH5200 (if you are undertaking quantitative analysis) OR MPH5215 Qualitative research methods (for students undertaking qualitative analysis). You cannot complete both of these units.
- You must successfully complete the following units prior to commencing MAP5000 and MAP5010:
MPH5040, MPH5041, MPH5213, and (MPH5200 or MPH5215).

MAP5000 Research in advanced health professional practice (12 points)
MAP5010 Advanced health practice research project (12 points)
MPH5200 Regression methods for epidemiology
MPH5215 Qualitative research methods

Part D. Specialist elective studies

You must continue the specialisation chosen in Part C as shown below.

Epidemiology (18 points)

You must complete 18 points from the following units, or approved postgraduate units offered by the School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine from the Master of Public Health Electives list (except units MPH5020; MPH5301-MPH5320; EPM5001-EPM5028; EPM5031-EPM5033). https://www.monash.edu/medicine/sphpm/study/postgraduate/pgrad/master-of-public-health-electives

Notes:

- You may complete one unit only from MPH5003, MPH5274 or MPH5273 if you wish and this should be undertaken towards the end of your course.
- MPH5273 requires approval from the Course Director.
- MPH5003 is not offered in 2027.
- MPH5256 is offered every second year.

MPH5003 Global health virtual practicum (12 points)
MPH5274 Public health placement (12 points)
MPH5273 Case study in health services management (12 points)
MPH5214 Demography methods
MPH5200 Regression methods for epidemiology
MPH5270 Advanced statistical methods for clinical research
MPH5239 Systematic reviews and meta-analysis
MPH5256 Injury epidemiology and prevention
MPH5277 Practical data management
MPH5283 Ethics, good research practice and practical research methods

Global and Planetary Health (18 points)

You must complete 18 points from the following units, or approved postgraduate units offered by the School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine from the Master of Public Health Electives list (except units MPH5020; MPH5301-MPH5320; EPM5001-EPM5028; EPM5031-EPM5033). https://www.monash.edu/medicine/sphpm/study/postgraduate/pgrad/master-of-public-health-electives

Notes:
- You may complete one unit only from MPH5003, MPH5274 or MPH5273 if you wish and this should be undertaken towards the end of your course.
- MPH5273 requires approval from the Course Director.
- MPH5003 is not offered in 2027.
- MAP5200 may be taken by international students in their final semester only.

MPH5003 Global health virtual practicum (12 points)
MPH5274 Public health placement (12 points)
MPH5273 Case study in health services management (12 points)
MAP5200 Improving Indigenous equity in professional practice

Health Economics (18 points)

You must complete 18 points from the following units or approved postgraduate units offered by the School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine from the Master of Public Health Electives list (except units MPH5020; MPH5301-MPH5320; EPM5001-EPM5028; EPM5031-EPM5033). https://www.monash.edu/medicine/sphpm/study/postgraduate/pgrad/master-of-public-health-electives

Notes:
- You may complete one unit only from MPH5003, MPH5274 or MPH5273 if you wish and this should be undertaken towards the end of your course.
- MPH5273 requires approval from the Course Director.
- MPH5003 is not offered in 2027.
- MAP5200 may be taken by international students in their final semester only.

MPH5003 Global health virtual practicum (12 points)
MPH5274 Public health placement (12 points)
MPH5273 Case study in health services management (12 points)
MPH5266 Clinical leadership and management
MPH5269 Foundations of health policy
MPH5272 Principles of health systems
MPH5271 Implementation and innovation in health care
MAP5200 Improving Indigenous equity in professional practice
MPH5265 Law for health systems
MPH5267 Principles of health care quality improvement
MPH5268 Financial management in health care

Health Policy (18 points)

You must complete 18 points from the following units or approved postgraduate units offered by the School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine from the Master of Public Health Electives list (except units MPH5020; MPH5301-MPH5320; EPM5001-EPM5028; EPM5031-EPM5033). https://www.monash.edu/medicine/sphpm/study/postgraduate/pgrad/master-of-public-health-electives

Notes:

- You may complete one unit only from MPH5003, MPH5274 or MPH5273 if you wish and this should be undertaken towards the end of your course.
- MPH5273 requires approval from the Course Director.
- MPH5003 is not offered in 2027.

MPH5003 Global health virtual practicum (12 points)
MPH5274 Public health placement (12 points)
MPH5273 Case study in health services management (12 points)
MPH5266 Clinical leadership and management
MPH5268 Financial management in health care
MPH5271 Implementation and innovation in health care

Health Promotion (18 points)

You must complete 18 points from the following units or approved postgraduate units offered by the School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine from the Master of Public Health Electives list (except units MPH5020; MPH5301-MPH5320; EPM5001-EPM5028; EPM5031-EPM5033). https://www.monash.edu/medicine/sphpm/study/postgraduate/pgrad/master-of-public-health-electives

Notes:

- You may complete one unit only from MPH5003, MPH5274 or MPH5273 if you wish and this should be undertaken towards the end of your course.
- MPH5273 requires approval from the Course Director.
- MPH5003 is not offered in 2027.

MPH5003 Global health virtual practicum (12 points)
MPH5223 Social and cultural determinants of health
MPH5274 Public health placement (12 points)
MPH5273 Case study in health services management (12 points)
MPH5252 Global health care delivery: Principles and challenges

Public Health (general) (18 points)

You must complete 18 credit points of approved postgraduate units offered by the School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine from the Master of Public Health Electives list (except units MPH5020; MPH5301-MPH5320; EPM5001-EPM5028; EPM5031-EPM5033).

https://www.monash.edu/medicine/sphpm/study/postgraduate/pgrad/master-of-public-health-electives

Research (18 points)

You must complete 18 points of approved postgraduate units offered by the School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine from the Master of Public Health Electives list except units MPH5020; MPH5003; MPH5273; MPH5274; MPH5289; MPH5301-MPH5320; EPM5001-EPM5028; EPM5031-EPM5033).

https://www.monash.edu/medicine/sphpm/study/postgraduate/pgrad/master-of-public-health-electives

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
integrate public health related knowledge, critical analysis, expert judgement, autonomy, adaptability and responsibility into practice to address public health problems relevant at a community, national, international or global level
2
apply, interpret and communicate epidemiological and biostatistical knowledge and skills in public health practice
3
analyse, critically reflect on, and synthesise quantitative papers published in the epidemiological and public health literature
4
evaluate the historical, social and political context of public health in Australian society and appraise recent developments in public health
5
analyse and critically reflect on global public health issues
6
effectively communicate the risks to health of environmental, occupational, lifestyle, personal and social risk factors and conditions
7
integrate public health knowledge, expert judgement, autonomy, adaptability and responsibility into public health management and leadership roles
8
research knowledge and apply theories and research methods to a variety of public health problems and evaluate how they impact on health status and inform professional practice
9
generate and evaluate disease/injury prevention and health promotion strategies and/or programs, and/or research and apply health economic principles and methods, to reduce the impact of health problems in the community
10
design and analyse public health policy to reduce the impact of health problems on the community
11
communicate, evaluate and analyse principles of good research and of ethical issues in public health, and evaluate how they inform ethical and professional practice.

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

More information

Progression to further studies

Successful completion of this course may provide a pathway to a graduate research degree if you completed a research project and achieve a Distinction (70-79%) to High Distinction (80-100%). Students are advised to check the graduate research degree entry requirements.

Professional accreditation

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

This course is approved by the Royal Australasian College of Medical Administrators (RACMA) for Candidates undertaking the RACMA Fellowship Training Program. Medical graduates who are students undertaking this course and wanting to satisfy the requirements for The Royal Australasian College of Medical Administrators (RACMA) Fellowship need to complete the following units:

MPH5213 Research methods
MPH5265 Law for health systems
MPH5266 Clinical leadership and management
MPH5268 Financial management in health care
MPH5269 Foundations of health policy
MPH5272 Principles of health systems

Other information

The Monash Master of Public Health, offered by the School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, provides the full range of quantitative, analytical and communication skills necessary to work and provide leadership 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 public health and primary care provision within Australia and developing countries.

You will learn, integrate and apply core knowledge and skills in public health in the core units of epidemiology, biostatistics, research methods and principles and practice and challenges of public health. You will also be able to choose an elective study program from a wide range of units to give you depth of understanding within your study program according to your career interests. To guide you in developing your elective study program, with depth for career development and interests, you are able to choose from the following specialisations: Epidemiology; Global and planetary health; Health economics; Health policy; Health promotion; Research; or Public Health general.

The course offers you the opportunity to integrate and extend the knowledge and skills gained in your course through a capstone experience, as a professional practice development unit. There is also the opportunity to undertake a research project or case study (consultation with the course research project coordinator is required prior to enrolment in research units).

The course structure and flexibility assists you to extend, integrate and apply your core knowledge and skills with depth in key areas of interest according to your background and career development interests, something that employers have identified as important, and to gain knowledge and skills in new areas across the broad domain of public health to equip you for future challenges.

IMPORTANT: This course is only available to international students in ‘on-campus’ mode. Please note that ‘on-campus’ mode comprises a mix of online learning and on-site teaching.

For most units, the majority of contact hours are facilitated through the University’s online learning platform, with additional face-to-face contact during designated study days at the School of Public Health & Preventive Medicine or at the Alfred Centre in Melbourne.

SPECIALISATIONS AVAILABLE

Epidemiology
Global and planetary health
Health economics
Health policy
Health promotion
Public health
Research*

*NOTES:

• The Research specialisation is not available full-time at entry level 2.
• The only specialisation available at entry level 3 is Public Health.

Contacts

Academic Coordinator: Professor Dianna Magliano

Common questions

How long is Master of Public Health?

2 years full time, 96 credit points. At 24 credit points a semester, that is 4 semesters of full-time study.

Where can I study Master of Public Health?

At Alfred Hospital.

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: 96
Full time: 2 Years
Part time: 4 Years
Maximum time: 6 years

Faculty: Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
CRICOS code: 094880G
Abbreviation: MPH
Award titles: Master of Public Health (Global and Planetary Health)Master of Public Health (Health Economics)Master of Public Health (Research)Master of Public Health (Health Policy)Master of Public Health (Epidemiology)Master of Public HealthMaster of Public Health (Health Promotion)
Handbook years: 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20262027