Prerequisites
240 credit point pathway (2 years): Successful completion of a 3 year Australian Bachelor degree (or its
equivalent).
180 credit point pathway – COGNATE ENTRY (18 months):
Successful completion of a 3 year Australian Bachelor degree (or its equivalent) in a health related field.
120 credit point pathway – COGNATE ENTRY (12 months):
Successful completion of a 3 year Australian Bachelor degree (or its equivalent) plus honours in a health related field.
Prior learning developed through relevant work experience or professional accreditation, where it is deemed to be at least equivalent to that obtained through a Bachelor degree, may be considered. In making an offer to an applicant, the University will give consideration to a range of factors, including academic record, English proficiency and/or employment experience.
Selection criteria
All applicants must complete and submit a Personal Statement.
The University will access your official transcript upon application.
IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0
TOEFL Internet based (iBT): overall score of 79 with 13 in Reading, 12 in Listening, 18 in Speaking and 21 in Writing.
La Trobe College Australia ELICOS (LTCA): completion of EFS level 6B with minimum 60% overall and 60% in final exam.
La Trobe College Australia Foundation Studies (LTCA): completion of Foundation studies with 60% in English (Academic Communication).
Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE): overall score of 58 with no communicative skill score less than 50.
Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE): 176 with no less than 169 in any component.
There's never been a more important time to learn about the power of public health.
With an ever-increasing need for public health initiatives to prevent and protect the community from diseases, the world needs skilled professionals who understand contemporary public health research and practice.
And you don't need a health background to pursue an in-demand career in public health.
Our Master of Public Health will give you important foundations in systems thinking, epidemiology, policy and research methods. Learn how to gather, interpret and leverage health data to create a healthier society. Understand the key principles of promotion, protection and prevention. Develop your research skills and learn how to influence our health systems.
You'll gain the skills you need to work in health systems around the world. By developing a global and multidisciplinary approach, you'll gain an understanding of public health that can genuinely influence the wellbeing of individuals, families and communities.
You'll learn:
Systems thinking
Understand how the systems in our society are intrinsically linked to the health of individual people.
Epidemiology and biostatistics
Learn how to gather and interpret health data, and improve health outcomes for your community.
Approaches to public health
Understand how theoretical principles can help you solve public health problems.
Policy and practice
Learn how to create policies that can improve health outcomes and develop practices that promote better health in your community.
Leadership
Develop the confidence to lead public health initiatives.
The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 9.
CRICOS code: 019986G
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Study options
Core subjects
Core subjects are required subjects in your course. You need to complete these subjects to attain your degree.
Year 1
Academic integrity module
Epidemiology and biostatistics
Health policy development and implementation
Health promotion strategy and practice
Health systems
Principles of public health
Public health responses
Social and cultural perspectives in public health
Systems thinking and leadership
Elective subjects
A range of standalone elective subjects is available in this course. Some electives are recommended for your course, but you may also be able to choose from a range of University-wide electives or electives from other interest areas or disciplines.
Specialisations
A specialisation is a sequence of related subjects studied in your course. In some courses, you need to complete at least one specialisation to attain your degree.
Students to select one specialisation
Specialisations
Advanced practice
Ageing strategy and policy
Applied research
Data for decision making
Digital health and data integrity
Health management
Health promotion
Health strategy and policy
Health systems, structures and funding
International development
A Master of Public Health will equip you to work in a variety of health-related roles. Graduate ready to apply for roles including:
Senior policy officer
Collaborate with a range of stakeholders from government, private sector and community.
Develop policy, briefings and project plans to implement best practice policy and improve people's quality of life.
Health project manager
Design and manage health projects through to completion.
Lead your team, negotiate with stakeholders, gain approvals, assess risks and manage budgets in line with expectations.
Researcher
Research public health problems to find solutions, recommend interventions, change policies and improve professional practice.
Evaluation officer
Conduct research to inform projects.
Design studies using qualitative and quantitative research.
Contribute to reports and communicate your research findings.
530 AUD/year
