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Curtin University

  • 28% international / 72% domestic

Master of Public Health

  • Masters (Coursework)

This multidisciplinary Master of Public Health course prepares students for contemporary public health practice, addressing traditional and emerging issues. It offers conceptual knowledge, practical skills, and opportunities for research or leadership enhancement, aligned with competencies from the Council of Academic Public Health Institutions Australasia.

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
1.5 - 2 years full-time
Course Code
MC-PUBHL, 064462G
Intake Months
Feb, Jul
Domestic Fees
$9,200 per year
International Fees
$45,026 per year / $90,052 total

About this course

Overview

We also offer an accelerated 1.5 year Master of Public Health (Practice).

Take advantage of current government subsidies for this course. Save up to two-thirds on fees and upgrade your qualifications.

Subsidies available for Australian and New Zealand citizens only.

This new multidisciplinary course is designed for those seeking to develop their skills and knowledge in public health. Whether you already work in public health or want to move into the field, our course prepares you for contemporary public health practice that addresses traditional and emerging issues that threaten to negatively impact communities and the environment.

You will acquire conceptual knowledge and practical skills to support public health action across educational, organisational, socio-economic, environmental and political domains to improve population health.

In your second year you will have the opportunity to carry out research with an academic supervisor or enhance your practice and leadership skills.

Course content is aligned to the competencies from the Council of Academic Public Health Institutions Australasia, exploring:

  • Health monitoring and surveillance
  • Disease prevention and control
  • Health promotion
  • Health protection
  • Health policy, planning and management
  • Evidence-informed professional population health practice.

Our Master of Public Health students come from a variety of fields, including medicine and allied health, biomedical and laboratory-based sciences, nutrition, occupational and environmental health, health promotion, social sciences, education, communications, business and management.

You can exit this course with a Graduate Certificate in Public Health or a Graduate Diploma in Public Health once you have completed certain units. Other certificates and diplomas may also be available in combination with this course.

Entry requirements

Admission criteria

What you need in order to get into this course. There are different pathway options depending on your level of work and education experience.

A bachelor degree from a tertiary institution preferably in health, education, behavioural sciences, social sciences or management. You may also be required to provide supplementary information with your application such as a CV and Personal Statement.

English requirements

Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below.

IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System)

  • Writing: 6
  • Speaking: 6
  • Reading: 6
  • Listening: 6
  • Overall band score: 6.5

Application Requirements

Please refer to our application requirements before applying for this Curtin course.

Please submit the following documents with your application:

  • CV (no more than 4 pages), that contains detailed information about (as relevant):
    • Qualifications
    • Detailed description about paid work (dates and descriptors about tasks, duties and outcomes)
    • Key training and professional development completed
    • Volunteer work
    • Publications
    • Grants
    • Conference Presentations
    • Referees - one professional and one academic who can speak to their application for study at Curtin University
  • Personal statement - Provide a one-page statement outlining why you wish to study public health and what you feel your contribution to the field will be.

Credit for recognised learning (CRL)

Use your experience to get credit towards your degree.

Finish your course sooner with credit for your previous study or work experience.

Submit an enquiry CRL search.

Essential requirements for admission (including fieldwork requirements)

Many of our courses require students to comply with additional essential requirements. Failure to comply with any of the essential requirements may potentially prevent the successful completion of the course and/or achieving professional registration.

  • Communicable diseases
  • Criminal record screening and clearance

What you will learn

What you'll learn

  • apply research based specialised knowledge including recent developments in public health together with applicable research principles and methods
  • reflect critically on theoretical knowledge, public health scholarship, advocacy and professional practice
  • investigate, analyse and synthesize complex information and problems that impact directly or indirectly on public health outcomes
  • interpret theoretical propositions, methodologies, conclusions and professional decisions to specialist and non specialist audiences
  • evaluate the applicability of existing and emerging technologies for public health practice
  • apply knowledge and skills to new situations in the course of public health practice leading to further learning
  • critically evaluate the impact of environmental and geographical context, local institutions and culture on public health outcomes
  • articulate, defend and apply a theoretical understanding of social justice implicit in public health practice
  • demonstrate a high level of personal autonomy and accountability when interacting with diverse individuals, communities and organisations as an advocate/champion of public health

Career pathways

What jobs can the Public Health course lead to?

As a graduate, you may work in a number of fields, including health administration, protection or promotion. You may work in the public sector or with nongovernment organisations, such as the Heart Foundation, Cancer Council and Red Cross; or with research institutes, universities and international bodies, such as the World Health Organization.

Credit for prior study or work

Credit for recognised learning (CRL)

Finish your course sooner with credit for your previous study or work experience.

Submit an enquiryCRL search

How to apply

How to apply

Please review information on how to apply for the campus of your choice

  • Curtin Perth
  • Curtin University Malaysia

Please note that each campus has different application deadlines. View our application deadlines page for further information.

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Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Health Services & Support courses at Curtin University.
86%
Overall satisfaction
83.3%
Skill scale
74.7%
Teaching scale
74.4%
Employed full-time
$75k
Average salary
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