Master of Public Health (MPH)
Information valid for students commencing 2023
Please refer to: MASTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH
The Master of Public Health is no longer available.
Duration
1.5 Years full-time (or part-time equivalent)
Commencing 2023
Semester 1 (20 Feb, 2023)
Semester 2 (24 Jul, 2023)
Summer Semester (27 Nov, 2023)
Program level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
24
Program code
5224
Faculty
Teaching Location
External, Herston
Attendance mode
External, In Person
Entry requirements
AQF level
AQF level 9
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Duration
1.5 Years full-time
Commencing 2023
Semester 1 (20 Feb, 2023)
Semester 2 (24 Jul, 2023)
Program level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
24
Program code
5224
Faculty
Teaching Location
External, Herston
Attendance mode
External, In Person
Entry requirements
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).
- Behavioural and social sciences (Sociology, Psychology, Counselling)
- Biomedical Sciences
- Biostatistics
- Dentistry, Oral Health
- Development Studies
- Environmental Health
- Exercise and Nutrition Sciences
- Exercise and Sport Science
- Food Science
- Health Economics
- Health Management
- Medicine, Medical sciences
- Nursing
- Nutrition
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Occupational Therapy
- Pharmacy
- Physiotherapy
- Public Health or Health Sciences
- Science
- Speech Therapy
- Veterinary sciences.
CRICOS Code: 003931K
English Proficiency
IELTS Academic - overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ
TOEFL IBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.PTE Academic- Overall Score 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. view the English proficiency policy.AQF level
AQF level 9
Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the Online Application Form.
Closing Date
To commence study in semester 2 - May 31 of the year of commencement.
To commence study in semester 1 - November 30 of the previous year.
Enquiries for International students
International Student Advisor
Phone: Outside Australia: + 61 3 8676 7004
Within Australia (Free Call): 1800 671 980
Why study the Master of Public Health?
This program prepares health professionals from a broad range of backgrounds and disciplines to define, critically assess and resolve public health and nutrition problems.
Students can undertake this program in a variety of fields- refer to the links under "What you can study" below for further details.
Students may complete the program entirely by coursework or may incorporate a project, or in certain instances a dissertation. Projects and dissertaions may be completed within Australia or overseas. Any expenses incurred in undertaking the dissertation/project are the responsibility of the student.
The Master of Public Health program is the first in Asia Pacific to have achieved Curriculum Validation from the Agency for Public Health Education Accreditation (APHEA), one of the world's leading accrediting bodies for MPH programs. This validation confirms that the curriculum adheres to European standards for a modern comprehensive degree and contains the basic structure and core content expected from a Master of Public Health.
Summer Semester entry is available to domestic students only as course offerings are limited in that semester.
What you can study
Courses and requirements
See the courses and requirements for courses that can be studied as part of the Master of Public Health.
Click on the course code to view the Course Profile, for further information including advice of courses with shared teaching activities.
Placement courses
PUBH7044 Public Health Professional Placement is an elective which involves a supervised industry placement in organisations where Master of Public Health (MPH) graduates may work including health services, universities and non-government agencies. The placement is only available in a student's final semester of MPH study and gives students the opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills they have obtained in the MPH program and gain invaluable experience in working in a public health setting.
How to apply
Entry requirements for Australian students
See the Study at UQ website for admissions information
How to Apply
Applications must be lodged via the Online Application Form.
Closing date
To commence study in Semester 1 - January 31 of the year of commencement.
To commence study in Semester 2 - June 30 of the year of commencement.
To commence study in summer - October 31 of the year of enrolment.
Entry requirements for International students
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).
- Behavioural and social sciences (Sociology, Psychology, Counselling)
- Biomedical Sciences
- Biostatistics
- Dentistry, Oral Health
- Development Studies
- Environmental Health
- Exercise and Nutrition Sciences
- Exercise and Sport Science
- Food Science
- Health Economics
- Health Management
- Medicine, Medical sciences
- Nursing
- Nutrition
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Occupational Therapy
- Pharmacy
- Physiotherapy
- Public Health or Health Sciences
- Science
- Speech Therapy
- Veterinary sciences.
Additional application requirements
All core courses are offered in both internal and external mode. Please note that Part C elective courses may or may not be offered in external mode.
If a student wishes to complete the program by external mode only, then their choice of elective courses will be reduced.
Visa requirements
CRICOS Code: 003931K
English proficiency
IELTS Academic - overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ
TOEFL IBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.PTE Academic- Overall Score 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. View the English proficiency policy.How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the Online Application Form.
Closing date
To commence study in semester 2 - May 31 of the year of commencement.
To commence study in semester 1 - November 30 of the previous year.
What it costs
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
What you can do with a Master of Public Health
Careers
This program will benefit health professionals interested in moving into the public health area; mid-career health professionals seeking advancement in their area of work and clinicians wishing to broaden their range of expertise and/or move into management
Professional memberships
Graduates may be eligible for membership with the following organisations:
- Australian College of Health Service Executives
- Australasian Faculty of Public Health Medicine
- Royal Australasian College of Medical Administrators
Program rules for the Master of Public Health
To complete the Master of Public Health
To graduate with a Master of Public Health a student must have successfully completed all requirements of the program as certified by the Executive Dean. This includes courses to be taken to complete the program and any other specific conditions of the program including admission, enrolment and progression requirements.
Students should be aware of the University of Queensland policies and rules which govern the conduct of UQ programs. These may be found on the UQ policies and rules page on the my.UQ website.
Related programs
Depending on your previous qualifications and current goals, you might want to consider one of these related programs: