Master of Public Health
This degree is part of the programs offering government subsidised places
Find information about indicative course and program fees.AUD 38,895 (indicative annual fee, 2024)
Indicative annual fees are based on a full year full time load (80 units). Find out more about feesAUD 38,895 (indicative annual fee, 2024)
Indicative annual fees are based on a full year full time load (80 units). Find out more about fees
Program handbook
Description
The aim of the Master of Public Health is to provide graduates with the skills required to improve population health, through appropriate planning and evaluation, assess determinants of health and illness, develop and implement effective and efficient approaches to health services and programs and to demonstrate specialist skills in research and professional practice in the field population health practice, health promotion, health management, research methodology or medical statistics, depending on the student's chosen field.
Program learning outcomes
On successful completion of the program students will have:
- A strong capacity for collecting, monitoring and critically reviewing evidence to inform health service practice and program delivery
- The ability to apply a range of health theories to identify and plan for the health needs of the community or specific at risk groups.
- The ability to identify and assess social, behavioural and environmental factors affecting health and illness
- The ability to develop effective and efficient approaches to health services and programs.
- The ability to evaluate and improve health services, using appropriate research methods.
Details
| Information correct as at | May 13, 2024 1:31 pm |
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| Program code | 11716 |
| AQF level | Level 9 Masters Degree (Coursework) |
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| CRICOS Code | 064408B |
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Admission information
Admission requirements
Minimum of a four year undergraduate degree in a field related to public health such as medicine, biomedical/medical science, nursing, allied health, dentistry, psychology, veterinary science, education, law, engineering, business, commerce, science and arts. Applicants with a three year undergraduate degree should possess an Honours degree; OR additional postgraduate qualifications such as a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma; OR a minimum of one year’s work experience in a related field.
English Language Requirements
All Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the University’s English proficiency requirement. Further information regarding English language proficiency requirements can be found at the English Language Proficiency for Admission Policy here.
- IELTS Overall Minimum: 6.5
- IELTS Sub Test Minimum: 6
Credit transfer
If you wish to apply for credit for studies completed at another institution, or if you are changing programs within the University and wish to transfer your credit to the new program, visit the University's credit website for more information on applying for credit.
Academic requirements for program completion
Total units required
80 units
Program duration
1 year full-time or part-time equivalent up to 4 years maximum.
International students studying this program on campus are required to enrol full time to comply with their student visa requirements and complete their study in the standard minimum program duration. International students requiring enrolment advice should review the program plan corresponding to the semester and year of commencement and can contact their Program Advisor at ProgramAdvice@newcastle.edu.au
Program requirements
The program requires completion of 80 units of study, and can be undertaken on campus or online, in full time or part time mode. The program includes 40 units of core courses and 40 units chosen from the course list.
Program planner
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Transition arrangements
2024
In 2024 ARBE6605, ARBE6607 and ARBE6609 were discontinued. If you have successfully completed these courses they will continue to count towards your program requirements.
Program structure
Students can plan their program using Program Planner. It is recommended students review the program handbook in conjunction with using Program Planner.
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Core
Complete the following core courses to fulfil the requirements of this program. | |||
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| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
| BIOS6910 | Biostatistics A |
| 10 units |
| EPID6420 | Fundamentals of Epidemiology |
| 10 units |
| PUBH6300 | Introduction to Public Health |
| 10 units |
| PUBH6302 | Applied Equity-Focussed Health Impact Assessment |
| 10 units |
Course List
Choose 40 units from the following course list to fulfil the requirements of this program | |||
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| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
| ARBE6618 | Disaster Governance and International Frameworks |
| 10 units |
| BIOS6920 | Biostatistics B |
| 10 units |
| EPID6430 | Advanced Epidemiology |
| 10 units |
| EPID6440 | Molecular Epidemiology | Not currently offered | 10 units |
| EPID6470 | Infectious Disease Surveillance |
| 10 units |
| EPID6600 | Research Protocol Design |
| 10 units |
| GSBS6380 | Health Economics and Finance |
| 10 units |
| GSBS6382 | Applied Economic Evaluation in Healthcare |
| 10 units |
| HPRO6715 | Foundations of Health Promotion |
| 10 units |
| INDH6007 | Investigating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health in the public health context |
| 10 units |
| MEDI6130 | Basis of Drug/Alcohol Problems |
| 10 units |
| MEDI6295 | Managing Challenging Behaviours: Psychological Solutions |
| 10 units |
| OHSE6010 | Occupational Health | Not currently offered | 10 units |
| OHSE6050 | Contemporary Work Health and Safety | Not currently offered | 10 units |
| PUBH6150 | Quality and Safety in Health Care |
| 10 units |
| PUBH6210 | Qualitative Methods in Health Research |
| 10 units |
| PUBH6301 | Chronic Disease and Injury Control |
| 10 units |
| PUBH6303 | Applied Research |
| 10 units |
| PUBH6304 | Global Health |
| 10 units |
| PUBH6305 | Global Health Systems and Policy |
| 10 units |
| SOCA6100 | International Health: Cross-Cultural and Critical Social Science Perspectives |
| 10 units |
| SOCA6590 | Environmental Justice |
| 10 units |
Additional information
Through the Pathways and Academic Learning Support Centre, students can access a free suite of NUPrep preparation courses as well as Academic Learning Support.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students can draw on the assistance and support provided by the Indigenous Student Support and Development service through the Wollotuka Institute.
International students
All International Students enrolled in the program will be provided with an orientation to familiarise them with the rules, expectations, facilities and services offered by the University. Please visit our International Students website to find out more about the support services available to international students.
Additional support
The Faculty accepts that it is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations for students with special needs, in liaison with the Student Support Unit, which offers practical assistance and advice to students with a disability or chronic illness. The Faculty will seek advice from the Student Support Unit as to what constitutes "reasonable accommodations" under Anti-Discrimination legislation.
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