University of Canberra
Master of Public Health
- Delivery: Online
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 18 months
Gain the skills needed to analyse health information and plan and manage public health programs for communities and populations.
Course overview
This degree can be tailored to meet individual interests and needs through electives. These include work placements, advanced training in biostatistics and epidemiology and other areas listed above. Mentored by researchers from the UC Health Research Institute, you’ll also develop research skills, plan and execute a research project to prepare for success in a variety of fields.
This interdisciplinary degree has a focus on the ecological model of public health that emphasises and analyses the important interactions between the social, biological, economic and environmental influences on human health.
You’ll graduate equipped with the skills and knowledge to confidently understand and deliver the core elements of public health. Your understanding of the multiple systems in which public health operates will allow you to investigate and apply interdisciplinary and creative approaches to address real-world problems, within the goals of sustainable development.
It also has an emphasis on health equity and the development of culturally safe public health practices with a spotlight on First Nations’ health imperatives, locally and globally.
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
15th February, 2027
9th August, 2026
What you will study
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Entry requirements
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Recognition of Prior Learning
Your previous studies can be acknowledged as credit towards your postgraduate studies, provided that they meet the relevant course requirements.
If you receive an offer of enrolment and you’ve undertaken prior learning, you may be eligible to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning. The procedure is governed by the university's Recognition of Prior Learning policy. Contact the university for more details.
Outcomes
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
Learning outcomes
- Demonstrate specialised knowledge and skills in the practice of public health.
- Interpret, critically analyse and evaluate recent developments and research principles and methods applicable to public health.
- Apply an advanced and integrated understanding of the complex body of knowledge associated with contemporary and emerging local and global public health issues.
- Apply advanced knowledge and skills in interdisciplinary approaches to public health.
- Plan, design, execute and evaluate public health interventions and research projects.
- Interpret, critically analyse and communicate public health information.
Fees and CSP
Average full-course fee in 2026: From $13,704 (Commonwealth Supported Place)
The average full-course fee shown is calculated based on a full-time study load of 36 credit points.
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'll only need to pay a portion of your tuition fees. This is known as the student contribution amount – the balance once the government subsidy is applied.
This means your costs are much lower.
