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

Faculty

Medicine

Teaching Location

External, Herston

Attendance mode

External, In Person

Courses and requirements

View the courses and requirements for courses that can be studied as part of the Master of Public Health.

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.

Enquiries for Australian students

Email: med.enquiries@uq.edu.au

Phone: (07) 3346 4922

Web: https://public-health.uq.edu.au/

Duration

1.5 Years full-time

Commencing 2023

Semester 1 (20 Feb, 2023)
Semester 2 (24 Jul, 2023)

Program level

Postgraduate Coursework

Units

24

Faculty

Medicine

Teaching Location

External, Herston

Attendance mode

External, In Person

Courses and requirements

View the courses and requirements for courses that can be studied as part of the Master of Public Health.

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).
A degree in one of the following disciplines would normally meet the 'approved degree' requirement:
  • 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.
The minimum GPA to be considered for admission into this program is 4.0.

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.

Apply Online

Enquiries for International students

International Student Advisor

Phone: Outside Australia: + 61 3 8676 7004
Within Australia (Free Call): 1800 671 980

Web: https://public-health.uq.edu.au/

Enquire online

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.

Apply Online

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).
A degree in one of the following disciplines would normally meet the 'approved degree' requirement:
  • 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.
The minimum GPA to be considered for admission into this program is 4.0.

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.

Apply Online

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: