
The University of Newcastle
Master of Public Health
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationKick-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 and expert industry engaged academics, 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.
Delivery mode
The University of Newcastle offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Blended
Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.
- Auckland St & King St, Newcastle
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Admission Requirements
Minimum of a four year undergraduate degree in a field related to public health such as medicine, biomedical/medical science, nursing, allied health, dentistry, psychology, veterinary science, education, law, engineering, business, commerce, science and arts. Applicants with a three year undergraduate degree should possess an Honours degree; OR additional postgraduate qualifications such as a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma; OR a minimum of one year’s work experience in a related field.
Minimum English Language Proficiency Requirements
Applicants for this program must satisfy a minimum English Language Proficiency Standard equivalent to an IELTS overall minimum of 6.5 with no subtest result below 6.0.
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
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Career opportunities
The Master of Public 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...
Health Educator
Health Educators teach adults, children, and community groups how to live healthier lives through good nutrition and positive lifestyle habits. The...
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...
Healthcare Project Manager
A Healthcare Project Manager coordinates and oversees projects within the healthcare sector, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget....
Community Nutritionist
A Community Nutritionist works to promote healthy eating habits within communities. You might be employed by local health organisations, government...
About The University of Newcastle
A university of and for our regions, the University of Newcastle has delivered superior education and world-class research since 1965.
The spirit of looking to the future to imagine and then realise possibilities is at the essence of the University of Newcastle: our motto is ‘I look ahead’.