Updating Results

University of Newcastle

  • 16% international / 84% domestic

Master of Public Health

  • Masters (Coursework)

Kick-start a rewarding career in public health in just one year! Whether you are looking to change your career direction, or upskill for a promotion, this is the perfect postgraduate program to give you that much needed competitive edge.

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
1 year full-time, 4 years part-time
Course Code
11716, 064408B
Study Mode
In person, Online
Intake Months
Feb, Jul
International Fees
$38,895 per year / $38,895 total

About this course

Kick-start a rewarding career in public health in just one year! Whether you are looking to change your career direction, or upskill for a promotion, this is the perfect postgraduate program to give you that much needed competitive edge. Intended for people from diverse educational backgrounds and those working in a variety of settings, including health departments and community organisations, the Master of Public Health is a flexible degree, designed to give you a broad introduction to public health and to provide you with the skills and knowledge to define, critically assess and resolve public health issues within a community, whilst catering for your individual career goals.

Through innovative and applied education tools, expert industry engaged academics, and a specifically tailored career support program, you'll gain an understanding of contemporary public health issues, and learn practical techniques for analysing and evaluating public health problems in Australia and globally. Whether you study online or on campus, this program provides real experiences in public health through core courses that are designed to give you the skills you need, and electives that suit your interests. Workplace-related learning and research projects can be readily incorporated for those who work in relevant public health jobs.

Study locations

Newcastle - Callaghan

Online Study

Online

Career pathways

As a graduate of the Master of Public Health, your skills and knowledge will prepare you for roles including:

  • Health Educator
  • Health Promotion Officer
  • Field Scientist/Practitioner
  • Public Health Surveillance Officer
  • Policy Officer
  • Health Communications Specialist

You may also work across a range of public health areas including:

  • Public health units
  • Local Health Districts
  • State and Commonwealth departments
  • General practice
  • Non-government organisations
  • Academic institutions
  • United Nations agencies
  • International health, development and humanitarian agencies

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Health Services & Support courses at University of Newcastle.
90.4%
Overall satisfaction
83.1%
Skill scale
79.4%
Teaching scale
90.6%
Employed full-time
$105k
Average salary