University of Wollongong
Master of Public Health (Indigenous Health)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationThrough this specialisation, students will be able to understand the needs of, and how to engage with, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people from a public health perspective. This includes developing skills and knowledge of the social determinants of health, Indigenous research and evaluation methodologies through a cultural determinants of health lens.
Delivery mode
University of Wollongong offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Blended
Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.
Locations
- Northfields Ave, Wollongong
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Entry requirements
Admission to the Master of Public Health requires:
- an undergraduate degree with a minimum Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 65, plus one of the following: a one-year Honours degree, Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma. At least one qualification must be in a field relevant to public health; OR
- an undergraduate degree (minimum WAM of 65) plus significant professional or volunteer experience in a field relevant to public health (equivalent of 2 years full time).
Applicants who do not meet the above requirements may be offered the Graduate Certificate in Public Health as a pathway into the Master of Public Health.
Entry to the Public Health Research specialisation requires a WAM of 75 or greater in your prior studies.
Students wishing to take PGPH940 Public Health Practice will require a WAM of 65 across all completed subjects.
English requirements
IELTS Academic: Overall score 6.5
Entry requirements
Admission to the Master of Public Health requires:
- an undergraduate degree with a minimum Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 65, plus one of the following: a one-year Honours degree, Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma. At least one qualification must be in a field relevant to public health; OR
- an undergraduate degree (minimum WAM of 65) plus significant professional or volunteer experience in a field relevant to public health (equivalent of 2 years full time).
Applicants who do not meet the above requirements may be offered the Graduate Certificate in Public Health as a pathway into the Master of Public Health.
Entry to the Public Health Research specialisation requires a WAM of 75 or greater in your prior studies.
Students wishing to take PGPH940 Public Health Practice will require a WAM of 65 across all completed subjects.
English requirements
IELTS Academic: Overall score 6.5
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
$25,248
$32,784
Career opportunities
The Master of Public Health (Indigenous Health) will prepare you for the following roles.
Epidemiologist
An Epidemiologist studies the patterns, causes, and effects of diseases and health conditions in populations. You might work in public health depar...
Public Health Consultant
A Public Health Consultant advises on strategies and programmes to improve community health and prevent disease. You might work for government agen...
Public Health Researcher
Public Health Researchers explore the different factors that impact the health and wellbeing of the general public, including environmental, geneti...
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker
An Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker provides culturally appropriate health care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communi...
About University of Wollongong
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