Educonnect

Master of Public Health (Extended)

Provider:
University of Canberra (Sydney Hills)
Course Code:
CL45
CRICOS Code:
880739
Qualification Level:
Masters, Postgraduate
Course Area:
Health and Medicine, Nursing
Duration:
2-Year
Study Mode:
Full Time
Location:
Castle Hill, New South Wales, Australia
Course Fees:
AUD 36,000 Per Year
Delivery Mode:
On Campus
Target:
International
Intake:
Semesterly
Enquire Apply Visit Website

Course Overview

Do you want to make a lasting impact on the health and wellbeing of communities in Australia and around the world to help close the gap in the health status of socially excluded communities?
UC’s Master of Public Health will help you gain the skills needed to analyse health information and plan and manage public health programs for populations, communities and individuals.
This course is delivered in partnership with the esteemed UC Health Research Institute to help you gain the skills needed to analyse health information and plan and manage public health programs for communities and populations.

Entry Requirement

Admission Requirements
Academic Entry Requirements

A completed bachelor degree. Admission to this course is competitive. Applications will be assessed on the basis of academic merit and the number of available places.

Assumed knowledge

Students are expected to have basic competency in understanding of bio-statistical concepts.
Language Requirement
IELTS Score (Minimum) Overall Academic IELTS score 6.5 with no band score below 6.0 or an equivalent test score. 

Career Opportunities

Completion of this course opens doors to a variety of careers in public health, including but not limited to:

Public health officer

Community health officer

Health policy officer

Health project officer

Health program officer

Health educator

Epidemiological officer

Healthy lifestyle project officer

Public health communications officer

Policy officer

Advocacy officer.

Internship or Work Placements

Work Integrated Learning (WIL)

Build valuable connections with your fellow students, resident researchers at the Health Research Institute, and key stakeholders in Canberra (e.g. local government, public agencies, industry, NGOs and community organisations). You’ll work through a substantial research-based project and a capstone placement experience where these networks will be key to nurturing an interdisciplinary approach to public health and gaining valuable ‘real-world’ experience to support your career progression.

Related courses

Back to Top Back to Top