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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. Students learn, integrate and apply core knowledge and skills in public health in core units of epidemiology, biostatistics, research methods and principles and practice and challenges of public health and can choose an elective study program from a wide range of units to give them depth of understanding within their study program according to their career interests. To guide students in developing their elective study program, with depth for career development and interests, students can choose from the following specialisations: Epidemiology; Global Health; Health Economics; Health Policy; Health Promotion; Research or General stream.

The course offers students the opportunity to integrate and extend their knowledge and skills gained in theis course through a capstone experience, as a professional practice development unit. There is also the opportunity for students 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 students to extend, integrate and apply their core knowledge and skills with depth in key areas of interest according to their 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 them 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 Public Health & Preventive Medicine at the Alfred Medical Research and Education Precinct (AMREP) in Melbourne.

SPECIALISATIONS

Public Health

This public health stream will provide students with a dexterity in quantitative and qualitative methods needed to solve complex health problems as well as the theoretical concepts which underpin the achievement of equitable public health in society. You an expect to acquire skills essential to the practice of public health in both developed and developing world setting.You will gain leadership skills which will allow the development of collaborative strategies for understanding today’s interrelated public health challenges in all settings.

Epidemiology

This stream provides a strong grounding in epidemiological, analytical and critical appraisal skills used in clinical and applied research. The epidemiology of both non-communicable and communicable diseases will be covered, as well as skills in the collection and analyses of data. Essential for a career in epidemiology, this stream provides you with the knowledge and skills to plan and evaluate strategies to prevent and manage illness across populations. The qualification will boost your opportunities to work in university or government departments of health. Graduates with strong epidemiological skills are also sought in non-government organisations and pharmaceutical companies.

Health Promotion

This stream focuses on preventing illness and promoting health and well-being. You will gain an in-depth understanding of the determinants of health in populations and of a range of strategies to maintain this, encompassing both individual and community-based approaches. Learn how to inspire people to take action about their own health and create physical, social economic environments that are supportive and encourage good health. Graduates of this stream will be well placed to work in health promotion units in government, non-government organisations (such as the Heart Foundation, Cancer Council and Diabetes Australia) and health insurance companies.

Health Policy

This stream provides you with a comprehensive and practical understanding of health systems and the development of health policies in Australia and elsewhere, affording insight into the function of government departments of health. The focus will be on understanding and designing improvements to the key elements of healthcare delivery, including access to services, quality of health outcomes and cost-effectiveness. Learn to strategise and lead the improvement of healthcare delivery, and be prepared to address system level issues in healthcare delivery, either within government policy departments or through local health system leadership. This stream will also teach you strong skills in translating evidence into policy and practice.

Health economics

This stream, you will gain an understanding of healthcare finance, health program evaluation and health technology assessment. In the context of currently rising demand for healthcare and increasingly limited budgets, you will develop decision making skills for evaluating the trade-offs among quality, safety and efficiency of healthcare services, including evaluating the impact of changes in care on individual- and population-level health and financial well-being. Health economists play a key role in resource allocation decisions in health delivery and regulation. Students with a major in health economics can foresee a career in health economics departments in universities government and industry. Graduates with health economic skills are currently in high demand.

Global health

This stream aims to provide a broad overview into public health issues and healthcare needs in low- and middle-income countries. It will cover both theoretical and practical aspects of health promotion and healthcare systems and the implementation of prevention strategies for communicable and non-communicable diseases in resource-limited settings. Graduates with these skills are well placed to work on research or health projects around the world, but especially in developing countries. The global health stream will prepare you to work in government, global health advocacy organisations, aid organisations and research institutes that engage in global health work.

Research

See information relating to the 24 credit point project under Part C.

Course structure

Part A. Expanding public health knowledge24 credit points

Core

12 credit points

You must complete 12 credit points from the following units. If you're an international student, you can complete MAP4200 in your final semester.

Elective units

12 credit points

You must complete 12 credit points of elective units chosen from any approved postgraduate unit(s) offered by the School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine from the elective list provided in the course structure (except core units in Part B or MPH5020; MPH5301-MPH5315; EPM5001-EPM5015). Note: If you are an International student you can complete these units in your final semester of enrolment.

Part B. Foundations of public health studies24 credit points

You must complete the following units

Part C. Advanced application expertise48 credit points

You must complete a coursework or research option

Coursework option

48 credit points

You must complete the following unit and one of the following options. Note: A case study may be suitable for you if you are interested in a practical integrative project but you do not wish to complete the 12 or 24 credit point research project.

MPH5289Professional practice developmentNo reviews yet6 cp

Coursework specialisation option 1 - 42 credit points

42 credit points

You must complete MPH5003 and 24 credit points from the specialisation and 6 credit points of elective study below

MPH5003Global health virtual practicumNo reviews yet12 cp

Coursework specialisation option 2

42 credit points

You must complete MPH5274 and 24 credit points from the specialisation and 6 credit points of elective study below

MPH5274Public health practicumNo reviews yet12 cp

Coursework specialisation option 3

42 credit points

You must complete MPH5273 and 24 credit points from the specialisation and 6 points of elective study below

MPH5273Case study in health services managementNo reviews yet12 cp

Coursework specialisation option 4

42 credit points

You must complete 24 credit points from the specialisation and 18 credit points of elective study below

General public health option 5

42 credit points

You must complete 42 credit points from approved postgraduate unit/s offered by the School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine (except units MPH5020; MPH5301-MPH5315; EPM5001-EPM5015). Note: Students who select this option will graduate with a Master of Public Health with no specialisation.

Research option

48 credit points

The public health research project requires you 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. You may choose to complete either a 12 credit point project or the research specialisation consisting of a 24 credit point research project. Note: Students who complete the research stream will graduate with a Research specialisation.

12 credit point research project

48 credit points

To complete a 12 credit point project, you must achieve a distinction in the following units: MPH5040 and MPH5041, and it is recommended you achieve a distinction in MPH5213. You must demonstrate a background in research methodology to enrol in the 12 credit point project. You must complete the following unit as well as 36 credit points of approved postgraduate unit(s) offered by the School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine from the elective list provided in the course structure (except units MPH5020; MPH5301-MPH5315; EPM5001-EPM5015). Note: You may complete a 12 point research project (MAP5010) as part of your coursework specialisation if you meet these requirements.

MAP5010Advanced health practice research projectNo reviews yet12 cp

24 credit point research project

You must complete the following units

Elective study

Elective studies also include approved postgraduate unit/s offered by the School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine (except units MPH5020; MPH5301-MPH5315; EPM5001-EPM5015).

MPH5252Global health care delivery: principles and challengesNo reviews yet6 cp

Research

48 credit points

To complete a 24 credit point project, you must achieve a distinction in the following units: MPH5040, MPH5041, MPH5213, MPH5200 (if you are undertaking quantitative analysis) or an approved postgraduate-level qualitative research unit (for students undertaking qualitative analysis). 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 a workplace where you are currently employed and there is an experienced supervisor/researcher willing and available to supervise you. You must complete the following units as well as 24 credit points of approved Postgraduate units offered by the School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine (except units MPH5020; MPH5301-MPH5315; EPM5001-EPM5015). See list of MPH electives in course structure.

The handbook's description of this structure

The course is structured in three parts: Part A. Expanding public health knowledge, Part B. Foundations of public health studies and Part C. Advanced application expertise.

All students complete Part B and Part C. Depending upon prior qualifications, you may receive credit for Part A.

Note that 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.

Part A. Expanding public health knowledge

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. Foundations of public health 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. Advanced application expertise

The focus is advanced studies with application expertise and opportunity for greater depth in key areas of expertise of interest to you through an elective study program to suit your own career interests. Students undertake a core capstone professional practice development unit, and may undertake one of the following as an elective:

creation of a case study (12 credit points)
a 12 credit point public health research project
a 24 credit point public health research project

This advanced application option is combined with a program of electives units to suit your career interests to a total of 48 credit points for this part.

In the capstone unit, students are expected to integrate, extend and apply knowledge and skills gained in the course to real-world professional practice development, particularly in relation to project management and implementation and communication, that can contribute to more effective practice and outcomes. In undertaking the creation of a case study or a research project, students are expected to integrate, extend and apply knowledge and skills gained in the course to the creation of a real-world case study or a research project that can contribute to more effective practice and outcomes.

Students wishing to use this master's course as a pathway to a higher degree by research should take the 12 or 24 credit point public health research project option.

Master's entry points

If you are admitted at entry level 1 you complete 96 credit points, comprising Parts A, B and C.
If you are admitted at entry level 2 you complete 72 credit points, comprising Part B and Part C.
If you are admitted at entry level 3 you complete 48 credit points, comprising Part B and 24 credit points from Part C.

Note: 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.

Course progression map

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

Electives

For the full list of electives go to the Master of Public Health electives page.

The course comprises 96 points structured into three parts: Part A. Expanding public health knowledge (24 points), Part B. Foundations of public health studies (24 points) and Part C. Advanced application expertise (48 points).

If you are admitted at entry level 1 you complete 96 points, comprising Parts A, B and C.
If you are admitted at entry level 2 you complete 72 points, comprising Part B and Part C.
If you are admitted at entry level 3 you complete 48 points, comprising Part B and 24 points from Part C.

Note: 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.

Units are 6 points unless otherwise stated.

Part A. Expanding public health knowledge (24 points)

You must complete two units from:

• MPH5002 Foundations of health promotion and program planning
• MPH5022 Evaluating public health programs
• MPH5203 Environmental influences on health
• MPH5207 Chronic diseases: epidemiology and prevention
• MPH5218 Infectious diseases: epidemiology and prevention
• MPH5256 Injury epidemiology and prevention (offered next in 2020)
• MPH5214 Demographic methods
• MAP4200 Improving Indigenous equity in professional practice*
• MPH5266 Clinical leadership and management
• MPH5269 Foundations of health policy
• MPH5272 Principles of health systems

* If you are an International student you can complete this unit in your final semester of enrolment.

You must complete:

• 12 points of elective units chosen from any approved postgraduate unit/s offered by the School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine from the elective list provided in the course structure (except core units in Part B or MPH5020; MPH5301-MPH5315; EPM5001-EPM5015)

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

Part B. Foundations of public health studies (24 points)

You must complete:

MPH5040 Introductory epidemiology
MPH5041 Introductory biostatistics
MPH5213 Research methods*
MPH5288 Introduction and challenges in public health

Part C. Advanced application expertise (48 points)

You must complete either a. or b. below.

a. Coursework (48 points)

You must complete:

MPH5289 Professional practice development (6 points)

and one of the following options:

MPH5003 Global health virtual practicum (12 points)
MPH5274 Public health practicum (12 points) and 24 points from the specialisation and 6 points from the elective list provided in the course structure
MPH5273 Case study in health services management (12 points) and 24 points from the specialisation and 6 points from the elective list provided in the course structure.
42 points made up of 24 points from the specialisation and 18 points from the elective list provided in the course structure
42 points from approved postgraduate unit/s offered by the School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine (except units MPH5020; MPH5301-MPH5315; EPM5001-EPM5015).

Note: A case study may be suitable for you if you are interested in a practical integrative project but you do not wish to complete the 12 or 24 point research project.

b. Research (48 points)

The public health research project requires you 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.

You may choose to complete either a 12 point research project or the research specialisation consisting of a 24 point research project.

12 point research project

If you want to complete a 12-point project, you must achieve a distinction in the following units: MPH5040 and MPH5041, and it is recommended you achieve a distinction in MPH5213. You must demonstrate a background in research methodology to enrol in a 12-point project.

You must complete:

MAP5010 Advanced health practice research project (12 points)
36 points of approved postgraduate unit/s offered by the School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine from the elective list provided in the course structure (except units MPH5020; MPH5301-MPH5315; EPM5001-EPM5015).

You may complete a 12 point research project (MAP5010) as part of your coursework specialisation if you meet the requirements.

24 point research project
Refer to Research specialisation

Specialisations

Epidemiology

You must complete 24 points from:

MPH5200 Regression methods for epidemiology
MPH5207 Chronic disease: Epidemiology and prevention
MPH5218 Infectious diseases: Epidemiology and prevention
MPH5236 Clinical trials

Elective units:

MPH5214 Demography methods (recommended)
MPH5270 Advanced statistical methods for clinical research (recommended)
MPH5239 Systematic reviews and meta-analysis
MPH5256 Injury epidemiology and prevention
MPH5277 Data management and computing
MPH5283 Ethics, good research practice and practical research skills
Approved postgraduate unit/s offered by the School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine (except units MPH5020; MPH5301-MPH5315; EPM5001-EPM5015).

Global Health

MPH5252 Global health care delivery: Principles and challenges
MPH5255 Health and human rights
MPH5207 Chronic diseases: Epidemiology and prevention
One of:
MPH5218 Infectious diseases: Epidemiology and prevention
MPH5272 Principles of health systems

Elective units:

EPM5023 Foundations of international health
MAP4200 Improving Indigenous equity in professional practice*
Approved postgraduate unit/s offered by the School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine (except units MPH5020; MPH5301-MPH5315; EPM5001-EPM5015).

Health Economics
You must complete 24 points from:

MPH5268 Financial issues in health care management
HEC5970 Introduction to health economics
HEC5973 Economic evaluation in health care
HEC5975 Principles of health economics for developing countries

Elective units:

MPH5266 Clinical leadership and management
MPH5269 Foundations of health policy
MPH5272 Principles of health systems
MPH5271 Implementation and innovation in health care
MPH5281 Management theory and practice
MAP4200 Improving Indigenous equity in professional practice*
MPH5265 Law for health systems
MPH5267 Principles of health care quality improvement
MPH5286 Applying and practicing the principles of patient safety and quality improvement
Approved postgraduate unit/s offered by the School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine (except units MPH5020; MPH5301-MPH5315; EPM5001-EPM5015).

* One of these units may be taken by international students in their final semester only.

Health Policy

You must complete 24 points from:

MPH5265 Law for health systems
MPH5267 Principles of health care quality improvement
MPH5269 Foundations of health policy
MPH5272 Principles of health systems

Electives units:

MPH5266 Clinical leadership and management
MPH5268 Financial issues in health care management
MPH5271 Implementation and innovation in health care
MPH5281 Management theory and practice
Approved postgraduate unit/s offered by the School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine (except units MPH5020; MPH5301-MPH5315; EPM5001-EPM5015).

Health Promotion

You must complete 24 points from:

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

Elective units:

MPH5252 Global health care delivery: Principles and challenges (recommended)
Approved postgraduate unit/s offered by the School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine (except units MPH5020; MPH5301-MPH5315; EPM5001-EPM5015).

Research *

If you want to complete a 24-point project, you must achieve a distinction in the following units: MPH5040, MPH5041, MPH5213, , MPH5200 (if you are undertaking quantitative analysis) or an approved postgraduate-level qualitative research unit (for students undertaking qualitative analysis).

You must complete:

MAP5000 Research in advanced health professional practice (12 points)
MAP5010 Advanced health practice research project (12 points)
24 points of approved postgraduate unit/s offered by the School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine from the elective list provided in the course structure (except units MPH5020; MPH5301-MPH5315; EPM5001-EPM5015).

* 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 a workplace where you are currently employed and there is an experienced supervisor/researcher willing and available to supervise you.

General

Approved Postgraduate units offered by the School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine (except units MPH5020; MPH5301-MPH5315; EPM5001-EPM5015). See list of MPH electives in course structure.

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 minimum: Level A, that is: IELTS: 6.5 overall (no band lower than 6.0); or TOEFL Paper-based test: 550 with a TWE of 4.5; 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 or research-related units and achieve a Distinction (70-79%) to High Distinction (80-100%) as described below:

a. the following three research-enabling units: MPH5040, MPH5041, MPH5213
b. one of the following pathways:

coursework pathway comprising four of the following advanced research-enabling units: MPH5200, MPH5270, MPH5236, MPH5239, MPH5277.
research pathway (12 credit point research project) comprising MAP5010
research pathway (24 credit point research project) comprising MAP5000 and MAP5010

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.

Notes for students

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 Public Health & Preventive Medicine at the Alfred Medical Research and Education Precinct (AMREP) in Melbourne.

Research Pathways: students commencing mid-year may not be able to undertake this option, please check the course progression map.

Other information

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. Students learn, integrate and apply core knowledge and skills in public health in core units of epidemiology, biostatistics, research methods and principles and practice and challenges of public health and can choose an elective study program from a wide range of units to give them depth of understanding within their study program according to their career interests. To guide students in developing their elective study program, with depth for career development and interests, students can choose from the following specialisations: Epidemiology; Global Health; Health Economics; Health Policy; Health Promotion; Research or General stream.

The course offers students the opportunity to integrate and extend their knowledge and skills gained in theis course through a capstone experience, as a professional practice development unit. There is also the opportunity for students 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 students to extend, integrate and apply their core knowledge and skills with depth in key areas of interest according to their 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 them 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 Public Health & Preventive Medicine at the Alfred Medical Research and Education Precinct (AMREP) in Melbourne.

SPECIALISATIONS

Public Health

This public health stream will provide students with a dexterity in quantitative and qualitative methods needed to solve complex health problems as well as the theoretical concepts which underpin the achievement of equitable public health in society. You an expect to acquire skills essential to the practice of public health in both developed and developing world setting.You will gain leadership skills which will allow the development of collaborative strategies for understanding today’s interrelated public health challenges in all settings.

Epidemiology

This stream provides a strong grounding in epidemiological, analytical and critical appraisal skills used in clinical and applied research. The epidemiology of both non-communicable and communicable diseases will be covered, as well as skills in the collection and analyses of data. Essential for a career in epidemiology, this stream provides you with the knowledge and skills to plan and evaluate strategies to prevent and manage illness across populations. The qualification will boost your opportunities to work in university or government departments of health. Graduates with strong epidemiological skills are also sought in non-government organisations and pharmaceutical companies.

Health Promotion

This stream focuses on preventing illness and promoting health and well-being. You will gain an in-depth understanding of the determinants of health in populations and of a range of strategies to maintain this, encompassing both individual and community-based approaches. Learn how to inspire people to take action about their own health and create physical, social economic environments that are supportive and encourage good health. Graduates of this stream will be well placed to work in health promotion units in government, non-government organisations (such as the Heart Foundation, Cancer Council and Diabetes Australia) and health insurance companies.

Health Policy

This stream provides you with a comprehensive and practical understanding of health systems and the development of health policies in Australia and elsewhere, affording insight into the function of government departments of health. The focus will be on understanding and designing improvements to the key elements of healthcare delivery, including access to services, quality of health outcomes and cost-effectiveness. Learn to strategise and lead the improvement of healthcare delivery, and be prepared to address system level issues in healthcare delivery, either within government policy departments or through local health system leadership. This stream will also teach you strong skills in translating evidence into policy and practice.

Health economics

This stream, you will gain an understanding of healthcare finance, health program evaluation and health technology assessment. In the context of currently rising demand for healthcare and increasingly limited budgets, you will develop decision making skills for evaluating the trade-offs among quality, safety and efficiency of healthcare services, including evaluating the impact of changes in care on individual- and population-level health and financial well-being. Health economists play a key role in resource allocation decisions in health delivery and regulation. Students with a major in health economics can foresee a career in health economics departments in universities government and industry. Graduates with health economic skills are currently in high demand.

Global health

This stream aims to provide a broad overview into public health issues and healthcare needs in low- and middle-income countries. It will cover both theoretical and practical aspects of health promotion and healthcare systems and the implementation of prevention strategies for communicable and non-communicable diseases in resource-limited settings. Graduates with these skills are well placed to work on research or health projects around the world, but especially in developing countries. The global health stream will prepare you to work in government, global health advocacy organisations, aid organisations and research institutes that engage in global health work.

Research

See information relating to the 24 credit point project under Part C.

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 (Research)Master of Public HealthMaster of Public Health (Health Economics)Graduate Certificate of Public Health (exit only)Master of Public Health (Health Policy)Master of Public Health (Health Promotion)Graduate Diploma of Public Health (exit only)Master of Public Health (Global Health)Master of Public Health (Epidemiology)
Handbook years: 20202021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027