M6041 Master of Public Health

The course is structured in four parts: Part A. Foundation studies, Part B. Core studies, and Part C. Discipline elective studies.

Part A. 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, health promotion and planning, and introduction and challenges in public health.

Part B. Core 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 area of infections and chronic disease, research methods and clinical trials.
You will also apply skills and knowledge to public health delivery, clinical leadership and management and examine occupational health and safety and environmental influences on health.

Part C. Discipline elective studies

In these studies, you 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. You will have the opportunity to choose between one of the following pathways: Coursework, Australia Exchange Programme, or Research.

In the research pathway you will work with a supervisor who will guide you in creating either a written research report of 8000 to 10000 words or a ready-for-submission article prepared for submission to a relevant, peer-reviewed academic publication.

Note: Part-time students must complete the coursework pathway.

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, and Part C.
• If you are admitted at entry level 2 you complete 72 credit points, comprising Part B and Part C.

• Entry level 2 is available full-time only, part-time study is not available for this entry level.
• If you are eligible for credit for prior studies you may elect not to receive the credit and commence the level 1 (96 credit point) option. 

Course progression map

The course progression map provides guidance on unit enrolment for each teaching period.

Units are 6 points unless otherwise stated.

Part A. Foundation studies (24 points)

You must complete:

• PHI5040 Introductory epidemiology
• PHI5041 Introductory biostatistics
• PHI5002 Foundations of health promotion and program planning
• PHI5288 Public health fundamentals

Part B. Core studies (48 points)

You must complete:

• PHI5207 Chronic disease: Epidemiology and prevention
• PHI5213 Quantitative research Methods
• PHI5218 Infectious diseases: Epidemiology and prevention
• PHI5236 Clinical trials
• PHI5215 Qualitative research methods
• PHI5272 Principles of health systems
• PHI5252 Global health care delivery principles and challenges
• PHI5289 Professional practice development

Part C. Discipline elective studies (24 points)

You must complete one of the following options.

Notes:
The Research pathway and Australia Exchange pathway are open to full-time students only. Part-time students must complete the Coursework pathway.

Option 1: Coursework pathway

You must complete the following units:

• PHI5299 Public health digital innovation
• PHI5264 Economic management in health care

AND

You must choose 12 points from the course progression maps of the following degrees. You may only choose units for which you meet the required prerequisites, co-requisites, and any other enrolment rules. Please refer to the unit's handbook entry for information:

• Master of Policy and Management (A6033)
• Master of Data science (C6009)
• Master of Urban Design (F6006)
• Master of Cyber Security (C6010)
• Master of Marketing and Digital Communications (A6039)
• Master of Global Business (B6061)
• Master of Sustainability (S6010)

OR

Option 2: Research pathway*

You must complete the following unit:

• MAP5010 Advanced health practice research project 12cp

*NOTE: You must achieve a mark of at least 75% in PHI5213 in order to enrol in MAP5010 and complete the research option.

AND

You must complete 12 credit points from PHI5299, PHI5264, or from the course progression maps of the degrees listed below.

Note: You may only choose units for which you meet the required prerequisites, co-requisites, and any other enrolment rules. Please refer to the unit's handbook entry for information.

• PHI5299 Public health digital innovation
• PHI5264 Economic management in health care
• Master of Policy and Management (A6033)
• Master of Data science (C6009)
• Master of Urban Design (F6006)
• Master of Cyber Security (C6010)
• Master of Marketing and Digital Communications (A6039)
• Master of Global Business (B6061)
• Master of Sustainability (S6010)