Prerequisites
An approved degree in the same discipline or:
a degree in a different discipline and have completed 1 year full-time (or equivalent) work experience in a healthcare setting; or
the Graduate Certificate and/or a Graduate Diploma in Public Health from this university (or equivalent).
IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ
TOEFL IBT - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.
TOEFL PB - Overall 570, listening 54, reading 54, writing 59/5.
Pearsons - Overall Score of 64 and 60 in all sub bands.
BE - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.
CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands.
OET is not accepted.
Prepare for a role as a public health professional and enjoy a rewarding career where you'll make a difference to people's health outcomes across the community and workplace.
Public health focuses on preventing disease, prolonging life and promoting healthy lifestyles. It offers a rewarding career that suits people from a variety of backgrounds including health, science, education and the social sciences.
The Master in Public Health is a 1.5-year program that will give you the skills, knowledge and confidence to influence and inform health policy and lead health services reform. You'll learn how to act on new developments regarding health concerns, such as COVID-19, diabetes, obesity, HIV/AIDS and injury prevention, as well as more traditional concerns such as under-nutrition and communicable diseases.
You'll complete a program that is evidence-based, comprehensive, and reflects UQ's strong links with organisations such as Australian Aid, the World Bank, the World Health Organization, UNICEF, and international ministries of health.
As part of your program, you'll complete a research project on a specific topic or problem relevant to public health. You'll be involved in all aspects of research, from defining a topic and methodology to interpreting results and reporting on your findings.
You'll choose a field of study from 6 different options. In each field, you'll complete a range of core courses, specialist courses, and electives, to build and extend your knowledge.
CRICOS CODE: 003931K
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Master of Public Health
Information valid for students commencing 2022
Standard
Part A
14 units for -
Course Title
Public Health Research Methods
Introduction to Environmental Health
Health Promotion in Public Health
Introduction to Epidemiology
Health Systems
Social Perspectives in Public Health
Introduction to Biostatistics
Part B
At least 2 units from -
Course Title
Public Health Practice
Project [1]
Project [2]
Project
Public Health Professional Placement
Part C
Up to 8 units from postgraduate courses offered by the School of Public Health for which the student is eligible, including up to 4 units from other postgraduate courses approved by the Program Director.
Alcohol, Tobacco & Other Drugs
Part A
14 units for -
Course Title
Public Health Research Methods
Introduction to Environmental Health
Health Promotion in Public Health
Introduction to Epidemiology
Health Systems
Social Perspectives in Public Health
Introduction to Biostatistics
Part B
At least 2 units from -
Course Title
Public Health Practice
Project [1]
Project [2]
Project
Public Health Professional Placement
Part C
4 units for -
Course Title
Substance Use, Harm Reduction and Public Health
Practical Approaches for Substance Use Intervention
PART D
Up to 4 units from postgraduate courses offered by the School of Public Health for which the student is eligible.
Global Health
Part A
14 units for -
Course Title
Public Health Research Methods
Introduction to Environmental Health
Health Promotion in Public Health
Introduction to Epidemiology
Health Systems
Social Perspectives in Public Health
Introduction to Biostatistics
Part B
At least 2 units from -
Course Title
Public Health Practice
Project [1]
Project [2]
Project
Public Health Professional Placement
Part C
4 units for -
Course Title
Global Health Policy in Practice
Managing Global Disease Priorities
PART D
Up to 4 units from postgraduate courses offered by the School of Public Health for which the student is eligible.
Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
Part A
14 units for -
Course Title
Public Health Research Methods
Introduction to Environmental Health
Health Promotion in Public Health
Introduction to Epidemiology
Health Systems
Social Perspectives in Public Health
Introduction to Biostatistics
Part B
At least 2 units from -
Course Title
Public Health Practice
Project [1]
Project [2]
Project
Public Health Professional Placement
Part C
4 units for -
Course Title
Health Promotion Planning
Health Promotion Implementation and Evaluation
PART D
Up to 4 units from postgraduate courses offered by the School of Public Health for which the student is eligible.
Indigenous Health
Part A
14 units for -
Course Title
Public Health Research Methods
Introduction to Environmental Health
Health Promotion in Public Health
Introduction to Epidemiology
Health Systems
Social Perspectives in Public Health
Introduction to Biostatistics
Part B
At least 2 units from -
Course Title
Public Health Practice
Project [1]
Project [2]
Project
Public Health Professional Placement
Part C
4 units for -
Course Title
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Public Health
Health Promotion Implementation and Evaluation
PART D
Up to 4 units from postgraduate courses offered by the School of Public Health for which the student is eligible.
Nutrition
Part A
14 units for -
Course Title
Public Health Research Methods
Introduction to Environmental Health
Health Promotion in Public Health
Introduction to Epidemiology
Health Systems
Social Perspectives in Public Health
Introduction to Biostatistics
Part B
At least 2 units from -
Course Title
Public Health Practice
Project [1]
Project [2]
Project
Public Health Professional Placement
Part C
4 units for -
Course Title
Nutrition & Health
Evidence in Public Health Nutrition
PART D
Up to 4 units from postgraduate courses offered by the School of Public Health for which the student is eligible.
End notes
[1] Code for students completing the course in one semester.
[2] This course is offered over more than one semester. Enrol in the same code in each semester.
Postgraduate study can take you anywhere. Depending on which field you choose, here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:
Health promotion coordinator
Public health nutritionist
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health worker
Public health medical registrar
Research associate
Digital health coordinator
Epidemiologist
Primary health manager
Policy and research officer
OSHC 530 ($) AUD per year
