Master of Public Health

During this course you will:

1. Choose from 3 capstone options: research project, placement or participate in the Public Health Connect Collaborative.
2. Study a comprehensive curriculum validated by the Agency for Public Health Education Accreditation (APHEA) - a world-leading accrediting body for public health master's programs.
3. Benefit from options to study online, on campus, or a combination of both, so you can structure your study to suit your needs.

This program prepares health professionals from a broad range of backgrounds and disciplines to define, critically assess and resolve public health and nutrition problems. Students can undertake this program in a variety of fields.

Students may complete the program entirely by coursework or may incorporate a project, or in certain instances a dissertation. Projects and dissertations may be completed within Australia or overseas. Any expenses incurred in undertaking the dissertation/project are the responsibility of the student.

Recommended study pattern

The Master of Public Health is a 2 year course for a full-time student. Each year consists of 2 Study Periods, also known as semesters. The recommended study pattern consists of 14 core subjects and 2 elective subjects, with 8 to be completed in your first year and 8 in your second.

Award requirements

To qualify for the Master of Public Health, students must satisfactorily complete a program of study consisting of 16 subjects.

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Indicative total fee $18,630

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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5

To be eligible for entry, you'll need:

• a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (see below), or
• a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, plus 1 year full-time equivalent relevant work experience in a healthcare setting, or
• a graduate certificate or graduate diploma (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (see below)

You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.

Relevant disciplines include: behavioural and social sciences, biomedical sciences, biostatistics, counselling, dentistry and oral health, development studies, environmental health, epidemiology, exercise and nutrition science, exercise and sport science, food science, health economics, health management, health sciences, medicine and medical sciences, nursing, nutrition, occupational health and safety, occupational therapy, pharmacy, physiotherapy, psychology, public health, science, sociology, speech therapy, and veterinary sciences.

All applicants must satisfy the UQ English language proficiency requirements for admission.

If you've completed previous study, you may be eligible to receive credit for – or exemption from – certain subjects in a UQ program.