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Australian Catholic University (ACU)

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Master of Public Health

  • Masters (Coursework)

ACU's Master of Public Health (MPH) program equips graduates with specialised knowledge and skills to improve population health and well-being, with options for research or capstone pathways.

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
2 semesters full-time
Intake Months
Feb, Jul
Domestic Fees
$9,536 per year

About this course

Overview

ACU's Master of Public Health (MPH) program equips graduates with specialised knowledge, understanding and skills in public health to improve and advance population health and well-being. ACU's MPH prepares graduates to practice with a community, national or global focus, and with an ethical, social justice perspective.

ACU's MPH allows students to develop advanced and specialised knowledge across the discipline of public health, with an emphasis on evidence-based practice, rigorous intellectual inquiry, innovation and thought leadership, and effective communication and advocacy skills.

Students may choose to complete their MPH through a Research Pathway (undertaking additional research training and completion of a minor thesis) or a Capstone Pathway (involving a capstone experience, such as a practice-based project). Elective units and a specialisation option are also available.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements

An applicant must also comply with the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.

International students need to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements as defined in the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.

To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have:

  • a. a Bachelor degree (or higher) or equivalent;
  • or
  • b. successfully completed a Graduate Diploma in Public Health;
  • and
  • c. Either:
    • 1. A grade point average of at least 4.2 on the ACU 7 point scale in a Bachelor degree; or
    • 2. A minimum of two years professional experience in health (or related field), including Honours or other postgraduate study in health; or
    • 3. Suitable practical experience in public health, global health or humanitarian assistance to the satisfaction of the course coordinator.

Applicants require an academic IELTS minimum overall score of 6.5 (with a minimum score of 6.0 in all bands), or an equivalent acceptable test score as outlined in the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy (see English Language Proficiency).

What you will learn

Overview

ACU's Master of Public Health (MPH) program equips graduates with specialised knowledge, understanding and skills in public health to improve and advance population health and well-being. ACU's MPH prepares graduates to practice with a community, national or global focus, and with an ethical, social justice perspective.

ACU's MPH allows students to develop advanced and specialised knowledge across the discipline of public health, with an emphasis on evidence-based practice, rigorous intellectual inquiry, innovation and thought leadership, and effective communication and advocacy skills.

Students may choose to complete their MPH through a Research Pathway (undertaking additional research training and completion of a minor thesis) or a Capstone Pathway (involving a capstone experience, such as a practice-based project). Elective units and a specialisation option are also available.

Career pathways

Approximately half of all Master of Public Health graduates are employed within the health sector, with others finding opportunities within education, government and services sectors in managerial, analytical and program-/project-based roles.

Our graduates have pursued careers in:
  • the health sector
  • education
  • government
  • service sectors

Course structure

Project Stream - Commencing Semester 1 - Full-timeYear 1Semester 1
  • Specified Public Health UnitsPUBH610History and Principles of Public Health10.0 cp
  • Specified Public Health UnitsPUBH620Biostatistics10.0 cp
  • Specified Public Health UnitsPUBH630Determinants of Health10.0 cp
  • Specified Public Health UnitsHLSC641Introduction to Health Sciences Research

_ONLINE SCHEDULED._

10.0 cp

Year 1Semester 2
  • Specified Public Health UnitsPUBH611Health Promotion10.0 cp
  • Specified Public Health UnitsPUBH621Epidemiology10.0 cp
  • Specified Public Health UnitsPUBH631Disease Prevention and Management10.0 cp
  • Specified Public Health UnitsPUBH632Public Health Law and Policy10.0 cp
Year 2Semester 1
  • Specified Project Stream UnitPUBH649Preparation for Practice

_(Pre: PUBH620 & PUBH611; Inc: PUBH651, PUBH652)_

10.0 cp

  • Elective Units **Elective Unit** 10.0 cp
  • Elective Units **Elective Unit** 10.0 cp
  • Elective Units **Elective Unit** 10.0 cp
Year 2Semester 2
  • Specified Project Stream UnitPUBH655Practice Placement

_(Pre: PUBH649; Inc: PUBH651, PUBH652)_

10.0 cp

  • Elective Units **Elective Unit** 10.0 cp
  • Elective Units **Elective Unit** 10.0 cp
  • Elective Units **Elective Unit** 10.0 cp

Credit for prior study or work

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Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Health Services & Support courses at Australian Catholic University (ACU).
86.4%
Overall satisfaction
92.6%
Skill scale
86.4%
Teaching scale
82.7%
Employed full-time
$73.1k
Average salary