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University of Melbourne

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Master of Public Health

  • Masters (Coursework)

The Master of Public Health equips students with foundational public health knowledge and practical skills through diverse electives, work placements, and research projects. It offers flexible study modes, including on-campus and online options, tailored to individual lifestyles.

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
2 - 2 years full-time, 4 - 4 years part-time
Course Code
244CW
Study Mode
In person, Online
Intake Months
Feb, Jul

About this course

OverviewCourse overviewOverview
  • Build expertise in public health through core foundational study, methods-based training, and a wide range of electives in special interest areas
  • Develop practical, real-world skills through work-based placements, research projects, and industry engagement with leading organisations such as The Royal Melbourne Hospital and the Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity
  • Learn from leading public health academics who are recognised experts and active contributors in their fields

The Master of Public Health provides students with the skills and knowledge required for a career in public health practice. The course introduces the core foundations of public health theory and practice, while also offering opportunities to explore a range of public health methods, approaches, and special interest areas through our suite of elective subjects. The course is delivered by academic staff with extensive experience and depth of knowledge, who are leaders in their chosen fields of public health.

Study flexibly in a mixed-mode program, choosing subjects delivered on-campus, online, or both to suit your lifestyle. Learn on the Parkville campus, at the heart of Melbourne's biomedical precinct and close to key public health industry partners, or enjoy the convenience of online study designed to fit around work and other commitments.

Study locations

Online

What you will learn

Overview

Course overview

Overview

  • Build expertise in public health through core foundational study, methods-based training, and a wide range of electives in special interest areas
  • Develop practical, real-world skills through work-based placements, research projects, and industry engagement with leading organisations such as The Royal Melbourne Hospital and the Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity
  • Learn from leading public health academics who are recognised experts and active contributors in their fields

The Master of Public Health provides students with the skills and knowledge required for a career in public health practice. The course introduces the core foundations of public health theory and practice, while also offering opportunities to explore a range of public health methods, approaches, and special interest areas through our suite of elective subjects. The course is delivered by academic staff with extensive experience and depth of knowledge, who are leaders in their chosen fields of public health.

Study flexibly in a mixed-mode program, choosing subjects delivered on-campus, online, or both to suit your lifestyle. Learn on the Parkville campus, at the heart of Melbourne's biomedical precinct and close to key public health industry partners, or enjoy the convenience of online study designed to fit around work and other commitments.

Career pathways

  • Career pathways in government, NGOs, hospitals, research, community health and many more

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Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Health Services & Support courses at University of Melbourne.
89.5%
Overall satisfaction
81.6%
Skill scale
75%
Teaching scale
84.3%
Employed full-time
$80k
Average salary