Master of Public Health (MPH)
Information valid for students commencing 2024
Duration
2 Years full-time (or part-time equivalent)
Commencing 2024
Semester 1 (19 Feb, 2024)
Semester 2 (22 Jul, 2024)
Program level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
32
Program code
5760
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 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 1 - January 31 of the year of commencement.
To commence study in Semester 2 - June 30 of the year of commencement.
Enquiries for Australian students
Admissions Officer, The University of Queensland
Email: admissionsenquiries@admin.uq.edu.au
Phone: 07 3365 2203
Duration
2 Years full-time
Commencing 2024
Semester 1 (19 Feb, 2024)
Semester 2 (22 Jul, 2024)
Program level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
32
Program code
5760
Faculty
Teaching Location
External, Herston
Attendance mode
External, In Person
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
- a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (see below), or
- a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, plus 1 year, full-time equivalent relevant work experience in a healthcare setting; or
- a graduate certificate or graduate diploma (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (see below).
CRICOS Code: 110071C
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 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
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?
Students who commenced in the program prior to 2023 should refer to the program information in the year of commencement for the Master of Public Health #24 (program code: 5224)
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. You will bring together evidence and creativity to build innovative solutions to public health challenges. It offers a rewarding career that suits people from a variety of backgrounds including health, science, education and the social sciences. you will join the School of Public Health in our Mission "Working together to improve the health and wellbeing of populations in a changing and inequitable world".What you can study
Our Master of Public Health 2 year program nurtures and educates future public health leaders who can critically reflect, innovate, adapt, build relationships and create change to improve the health and well-being of populations in a changing and inequitable world. Through the pursuit of our program level objectives, we will educate highly sought after job-ready graduates. MPH Program Level Objectives:
- Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the guiding principles and functions of public health.
- Apply evidence-based critical, reflective and creative research and practice to address public health priorities.
- Demonstrate cultural knowledges and ways of understanding required to enhance the health of First Nations peoples.
- Communicate skilfully with diverse audiences and stakeholders using a variety of methods and modalities.
- Understand how to advocate for change related to core public health values: social justice, health equity, inclusion, diversity and planetary health.
- Work in multi-disciplinary teams to protect and promote health and prevent disease in populations within complex local and global systems.
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.
Entry requirements for International students
Prerequisites
- a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (see below), or
- a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, plus 1 year, full-time equivalent relevant work experience in a healthcare setting; or
- a graduate certificate or graduate diploma (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (see below).
Visa requirements
CRICOS Code: 110071C
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
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 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 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
Our graduates are employed in a range of roles across government, non-government and private sector organisations in a range of industries including healthcare services, education, program and project management, community and social services, media and communication and research. The types of roles include policy officer, public health advisor, evaluation manager, program lead, health promotion officer, research assistant, lecturer.
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.
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