Charles Darwin University
Master of Public Health (Public Health Practice)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationOur Master of Public Health will equip you with the tools to investigate, critique, and respond to real-world population health problems in local and global contexts. This course uniquely offers the opportunity to learn from acclaimed Menzies School of Health Research professionals in the specialist areas of Indigenous health, global health, public health practice, and health research.
You will acquire advanced knowledge and skills in:
- epidemiology
- biostatistics
- quantitative and qualitative research methods
Public Health Practice units
- PHM526 - Research Design
- PHM527 - Research, Ethics and Impact
- PHM529 - Sexual and Reproductive Health
- PHM536 - Health Systems, Planning and Evaluation
- PHM553 - Biostatistics
- PHM554 - Public Health Economics and Decision Making
- ENV513 - Environmental Planning and Policy
- ENV508 - Geographic Information Systems and Spatial Thinking
This unit introduces students to research design in health and a range of other disciplines. Students will learn about the philosophical and theoretical underpinnings of research and how to critically appraise research literature.
How do we 'do' good research and how do you assess the quality of other people's research? This unit equips students with the practical skills required to implement a research design, including ethical conduct, building relationships in research, managing a research project, data collection and storage, communication skills, and translating research knowledge into practice.
This unit introduces the key public health concepts and principles in the field of sexuality and reproduction. Public health is concerned with sexual and reproductive health at a population level rather than the individual and involves maintaining health through social actions such as legislation, policy, advocacy, health promotion, health education, screening/surveillance, and modifying environments.
The aim of the unit is to provide an overview of the Australian Health System, an analysis of the key design challenges in the system and proposed health reform strategies. It will also explore key concepts around governance, leadership, management, and evaluating performance and interventions.
The purpose of this unit is to provide students with an understanding of essential statistical concepts and their application to epidemiological studies. The emphasis of this unit is the application of appropriate statistical methods and interpretation of analyses, rather than the technical and computing aspects.
The aim of this unit is to increase students' knowledge of health economics and the role that it plays in the planning and delivery of health services and public health. The main focus is on reviewing the evidence and applying the tools of economics to health care.
Students who undertake this unit will develop their knowledge and understanding of how environmental policies have developed in Australia and internationally. The unit will demonstrate how this development impacts current priorities and decision making.
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This unit introduces students to the field of Geographical Information Systems (GIS). During this unit, you will be trained how to think about the world in a new way, whilst developing the practical skills for analyzing, visualizing, and synthesizing spatial data. Subject matter includes: cartography, geoprocessing, surface analysis, data management, and data models.
Delivery mode
Charles Darwin University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Blended
Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.
Locations
- Ellengowan Drive, Brinkin
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Entry requirements
Successful completion of one of the following:
- a recognised bachelor degree or a graduate diploma or masters degree in a related area; or
- a recognised bachelor degree plus an honours or a graduate diploma or masters degree in a non-related area.
Applicants who have completed Charles Darwin University's Graduate Certificate of Infectious Disease Prevention and Control (UIDPC1) or Graduate Certificate of Epidemiology (UEPID1) are also eligible for entry.
English language requirements
To gain entry into Charles Darwin University, all Higher Education applicants must satisfy the University's English Language Proficiency Requirements for their chosen course of study. International applicants will be required to supply evidence of this at the time of application.
The minimum English language requirement for this course is met by either undertaking previous education in an English-speaking country or undertaking one of the following English language tests and obtaining the minimum requirements listed below.
- CDU English for Academic Purposes 4 (ZEAP40): Successful completion of EAP004 English for Academic Purposes 4
- IELTS Academic Module: A minimum overall score of 6.5 with no band less than 6.0.
- Cambridge Advanced English (CAE): A minimum overall score of 176, with no skill below 169.
- Common European Framework Certificate of English Proficiency: A minimum overall grade of C1, valid for three years from the date of the test to the date of commencement at CDU.
- Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic module: A minimum overall score of 58 with no score lower than 50.
- TOEFL Internet-based Test (iBT): A minimum overall score of 79 with a minimum writing score of 21.
Entry requirements
Successful completion of one of the following:
- a recognised bachelor degree or a graduate diploma or masters degree in a related area; or
- a recognised bachelor degree plus an honours or a graduate diploma or masters degree in a non-related area.
Applicants who have completed Charles Darwin University's Graduate Certificate of Infectious Disease Prevention and Control (UIDPC1) or Graduate Certificate of Epidemiology (UEPID1) are also eligible for entry.
English language requirements
To gain entry into Charles Darwin University, all Higher Education applicants must satisfy the University's English Language Proficiency Requirements for their chosen course of study. International applicants will be required to supply evidence of this at the time of application.
The minimum English language requirement for this course is met by either undertaking previous education in an English-speaking country or undertaking one of the following English language tests and obtaining the minimum requirements listed below.
- CDU English for Academic Purposes 4 (ZEAP40): Successful completion of EAP004 English for Academic Purposes 4
- IELTS Academic Module: A minimum overall score of 6.5 with no band less than 6.0.
- Cambridge Advanced English (CAE): A minimum overall score of 176, with no skill below 169.
- Common European Framework Certificate of English Proficiency: A minimum overall grade of C1, valid for three years from the date of the test to the date of commencement at CDU.
- Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic module: A minimum overall score of 58 with no score lower than 50.
- TOEFL Internet-based Test (iBT): A minimum overall score of 79 with a minimum writing score of 21.
Course fees
$47,388
$47,388
Career opportunities
The Master of Public Health (Public Health Practice) will prepare you for the following roles.
Public Health Researcher
Public Health Researchers explore the different factors that impact the health and wellbeing of the general public, including environmental, geneti...
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 Officer
Public Health Officers raise community awareness of current health issues and seek to improve the overall health and wellbeing of the general publi...
About Charles Darwin University
Charles Darwin University is a truly unique institution.
With our home and our heart in the Northern Territory, we embrace the inclusive, resilient, and courageous spirit of the NT in our campuses and delivery sites that reach a diverse footprint from the capital cities of Darwin, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney to the regional hubs of Alice Springs, Palmerston and Katherine and our remote locations in Nhulunbuy, Tennant Creek and on Country – in community, with the community.
Our multi-campus, dual-sector status, virtual and online expertise, course profile, research activities, delivery methods, and operation result from our commitment to the regions in which we operate.
The Northern Territory spans approximately one-sixth of Australia’s landmass and yet is home to just one per cent of the population, of whom 30 per cent are First Nations Peoples.
Due to our location, we are in an enviable position to contribute to the future opportunity of Northern Australia, and our neighbours in the Asia Pacific, through our innovative and impactful training, education, and research.
The University now has the new Strategic Plan in place, which will guide the development of our university over the next five years. It gives us a very clear road map to building a bigger, better and stronger university, valuing and empowering our people to make a difference.
CDU believes in the transformative power of training, education and research to change people’s lives for the better. We have a collective responsibility to make sure that our training, education and research are not only high quality and delivered by outstanding educators and researchers but are accessible and meaningful. What we do matters to our communities.
We are a deeply connected university, working in partnership and collaboration with First Nations peoples, our communities and industries, government, and alumni to address the needs of the Northern Territory and regional, rural, and remote people nationally and globally.
We are committed to making significant contributions to the social, economic and environmental sustainability of the NT and Northern Australia and to export our expertise nationally and globally.
