University of Canberra
Master of Public Health
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Commitment: 34 - 40 hours/week
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 18 months
Prepare students for a dynamic career working across various fields with this master's degree.
Course overview
Study a Master of Public Health at UC and you will:
- Be prepared to undertake core elements and competencies for public health.
- Understand the social determinants of public health.
- Be equipped with the skills to develop health-promoting and sustaining environments.
- Understand ecological public health and its real-world application.
- Be able to analyse public health problems and develop solutions critically.
- Possess an advanced understanding of the complex knowledge associated with contemporary and emerging local and global public health issues.
- Demonstrate the application of knowledge and skills in interdisciplinary approaches to public health with key stakeholders.
- Confidently plan and execute a substantial research-based project or capstone experience.
UC's Master of Public Health involves delving into various subject areas to gain the skills you need for career success. These include environmental health, land use and urban planning, sociology, community development, health management, international development, and health promotion, where you’ll gain the knowledge and skills you need for career success.
Tailored to you and your interests, this course is designed so you can learn to analyse health information to plan and manage public health programs for populations, communities and individuals.
Learning from expert academics and influential researchers, you’ll graduate confident, connected, and ready for a career in preventing disease, prolonging life, and promoting better health.
CSP Subsidised Fees Available
This program has a limited quota of Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP). The indicative CSP price is calculated based on first year fees for EFT. The actual fee may vary if there are choices in electives or majors.
Key facts
What you will study
The Master of Public Health course comprises 36 credit points of study. Unless otherwise indicated, each unit is worth three credit points (CP).
Complete the following units:
- Research Planning
- Research Project in Health (6 CP)
- Epidemiology and Principles of Research
- Ecological Public Health
- Health Economics
- Health Promotion Principles
- Policy and Public Health
- Introduction to Biostatistics
Entry requirements
Applicants for this course must have a completed bachelor degree.
Admission to this course is competitive. Applications will be assessed on the basis of academic merit and the number of available places.
Assumed knowledge
Students are expected to have basic competency in understanding of bio-statistical concepts.
English language requirements
There are non-standard English language requirements for this course. To be eligible you must have an overall IELTS Academic score (or equivalent) of 7.0, with no band score below 6.5. For alternate/equivalent ways of meeting the English requirements for this course please view the English Proficiency Requirements document on the university website.
Recognition of Prior Learning
A credit application based on recognition of prior learning (RPL), including informal or non-formal learning, must include appropriate certified documentation. For more information, contact the university or visit their website.
Outcomes
Learning outcomes
- Reflect on culturally safe public health practices with a focus on First Nation's health imperatives locally and globally.
- Generate solutions to public health problems by planning, designing and executing ethical research projects.
- Apply advanced and integrated understanding of the complex body of knowledge associated with contemporary and emerging local and global public health issues.
- Critically analyse public health programs and evaluate recent developments in the field.
- Interpret and effectively communicate public health information via a multidisciplinary lens, demonstrating high-level skills in communication and advocacy.
- Demonstrate specialised theoretical knowledge and applied skills in the practice of public health.
- Investigate and apply creative interdisciplinary approaches to generate solutions to real-world problems.
Career outcomes
Completion of this course opens doors to a variety of careers in public health, including but not limited to:
- Public health officer
- Community health officer
- Health policy officer
- Health project officer
- Health program officer
- Health educator
- Epidemiological officer
- Healthy Lifestyle Project officer
- Public health communications officer
- Policy officer
- Advocacy officer
Fees and CSP
Estimated total fee in 2025: $13,968 (Commonwealth Supported Place)
The estimated total fee is based on a study load of 36 credit points.
A student’s fee may vary depending on:
- The number of units studied per term.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- Choice of units.
- Credit from previous study or work experience.
- Eligibility for government-funded loans.
Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.
Commonwealth Supported Places
The Australian Government allocates a certain number of CSPs to the universities each year, which are then distributed to students based on merit.
If you're a Commonwealth Supported Student (CSS), you only need to pay some of your tuition fees. The student contribution amount is the balance once the government subsidy is applied. This means your costs are much lower.
Limited CSP spaces are offered to students enrolled in selected postgraduate courses.
Your student contribution amount is:
- Calculated per the courses you're enrolled in.
- Dependent on the study areas they relate to.
- Reviewed and adjusted each year.
HECS-HELP loans are available to CSP students to pay the student contribution amount.
