Master of Global Public Health

Graduates of the Master of Global Public Health will demonstrate an appropriate depth of integrated knowledge of the practice of public health including:

1. Priority issues, populations and settings.
2. Contemporary interventions, systems and models of public health management and practice.
3. The role and application of research outputs including population level data to the planning of public health policy and practice.
4. The principles and methods that underpin research within public health planning, implementation and evaluation.
5. The application of public health knowledge and methods within International contexts and practice.

As health systems around the world confront challenges including emerging diseases, environmental change and widening health inequities, public health professionals with advanced skills are essential. This degree develops your analytical, research and strategic skills to understand population health trends and contribute to effective public health initiatives.

Highlights of studying the Master of Global Public Health

• Develop advanced knowledge of global public health systems and policy.
• Examine the social, environmental and economic determinants of health.
• Build expertise in epidemiology and evidence-based public health practice.
• Design and evaluate population health programs and prevention strategies.
• Engage communities through health promotion and participatory public health approaches.

Enhance your research and professional leadership skills

Courses in research inquiry and applied field methods develop the analytical skills you'll need to investigate emerging health challenges and inform evidence-based policy. Choose to undertake a supervised research dissertation or tailor your studies through electives in areas like digital health, mental health, international nutrition, infection prevention, disaster resilience, sexual health promotion and First Peoples health.

Recommended study pattern

As a guide, core subjects in this degree can include:

• Global Health Systems 
• Social Determinants of Health
• Health Program Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation
• Applied Field Methods in Public Health

Plus there’s a selection of electives to choose from. As part of your application, you’ll be guided through how to get the right degree structure in place for you.

Award requirements

For the award of Master of Global Public Health (MGlobalPH), you must successfully Complete 160 credit points comprising:

• 40 credit points for all Foundation Module, and
• 80 credit points for all Core Module, and
• 40 credit points for Flexible Module
• This degree may be awarded with Distinction where a student achieves a minimum program GPA of 6.5 with no failed courses. The words "This award was achieved with Distinction" will be recorded on the testamur.

Exit points

To be eligible to exit with the 3147 - Graduate Certificate in Public Health award, you must successfully complete 40 credit points of courses from this program.

To be eligible to exit with the 4094 - Graduate Diploma of Public Health award, you must successfully complete 80 credit points of courses from this program.

To be eligible to exit with the 5263 - Master of Public Health award, you must successfully complete 120 credit points of courses from this program.

To exit, you should apply for a program transfer. 

Note: If you exit with the 4094 - Graduate Diploma of Public Health award, you will not be eligible for admission to complete the 120 credit point 5263 - Master of Public Health program. However, you may be eligible for readmission to the 160 credit point 5725 Master of Global Public Health program and will be required to complete an additional 80 credit points from the program.

If you exit with the 5263 - Master of Public Health award, you will not be eligible for readmission to complete the 160 credit point 5725 Master of Global Public Health.

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Indicative total fee $24,000

The amounts shown here are indicative for an Australian citizen studying full-time, which is typically 8 subjects per year.

Fees may vary depending on:

• the subjects you choose
• credit from previous work experience
• your eligibility for government funding loans or subsidies such as HECS-HELP or a Commonwealth supported place.

To learn more, go to Fees or contact a student advisor.

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To be eligible for this program, you must meet all of the following criteria:

• a recognised Bachelor degree (or higher)

English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this program are as follows:

• A minimum overall band score of 6.5 on IELTS (Academic) with no sub-score of less than 6.0
• OR an overall score of 79 in the internet-based (iBT) TOEFL with no sub-score less than 19 (applies to tests taken prior to 21 January 2026)
• OR an overall score of 4 in the internet-based (iBT) TOEFL with a minimum score of 4 in each of the listening, reading, and writing skills, and a minimum score of 3.5 in speaking skills (applies to tests taken on or after 21 January 2026)
• OR no score less than 3+ in each skill of the ISLPR (conducted by ISLPR Language Services only)
• OR a minimum overall score of 176 (no score less than 169) on Cambridge C1 Advanced or Cambridge C2 Proficiency
• OR an overall score of 58 in the Pearson Test of English (Academic) with no score less than 50 (applies to tests taken prior to 7 August 2025)
• OR an overall score of 55 in the Pearson Test of English (Academic) with no score less than 47 (applies to tests taken on or after 7 August 2025)
• OR an overall score of 70 in the LanguageCert Academic
• OR an overall score of 59 in the Michigan English Test (MET)

English test results must be no more than two years old.

International students who successfully complete the Direct Entry Program (DEP) will satisfy the English Language requirements for this Griffith degree.

The Direct Entry Program (DEP) is not available for Domestic students.

Applicants should refer to the English language requirements section of the following University procedure for exceptions to these overall requirements:

• Admission Procedure

If you do not meet the University's specified English language requirements, you may wish to contact the Griffith English Language Institute to increase your eligibility for entering a Griffith University program. This Institute offers a number of English language and other courses at both its Brisbane and Gold Coast branches.

• Griffith English Language Institute

Reduce the time it takes to finish your degree. You can apply to Griffith to recognise your prior learning, including:

• Formal learning through courses completed at uni and TAFE.
• Informal learning through workplace experience or volunteer training.
• Non-formal learning through social experiences and hobbies.

Work-integrated learning activities integrate theoretical learning with its application in the workplace. The inclusion of work-integrated learning activities in the degree program demonstrates Griffith's commitment to preparing its graduates for success in their working life.

Core module: You will complete 7707MED Public Health Practice

Flexible module: you may select 7419MED Applied Public Health Field Trip which enables you to develop field research, investigation and analysis skills through experience of public health in practice in international settings.If completing a dissertation, you may undertake a supervised research project in conjunction with an industry partner.