Western Sydney University
Master of Public Health
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationAs one of Australia’s premier health sciences education institutions, Western is internationally renowned for its teaching and research across both clinical and non-clinical health sciences. This is why graduates from our Master of Public Health are so highly sought-after.
The Master of Public Health provides students with the ability to assess all determinants of health, including broader social and environmental factors in addition to physical risk factors. It provides you with in-depth knowledge on global and public health issues and determinants from broader social and environmental factors to physical risk. You will receive practical skills in community development and health promotion programs, and also complete a culminating research and practice experience in the evaluation of a contemporary public health issue. This degree also offers a variety of study areas including communicable diseases, policy analysis and economic evaluation, allowing you to focus on your topics interests.
Delivery mode
Western Sydney University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Blended
Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.
Locations
- 169 Macquarie Street, Parramatta
- 6 Hassall Street, Parramatta
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Admission
Master of Public Health (160 credit points)
Applicants must have either
- An undergraduate, master or doctoral degree in any discipline; Or
- A Graduate Diploma or Graduate Certificate in any discipline and three years full-time equivalent work experience in a relevant health-related discipline.
Master of Public Health (120 credit points)
Applicants must have
- An undergraduate degree in a health-related discipline
Master of Public Health (80 credit points)
Applicants must have
- An undergraduate honours, master or doctoral degree in a relevant health-related discipline.
Applicants seeking admission on the basis of work experience must support their application with a Statement of Service for all work experience listed on the application.
School Requirements
Contact your School for further details regarding your School’s requirements, if any, such as
- If you live outside of NSW or Australia and need to meet your state, territory or country’s compliance requirements
- If you need to meet different state, territory or country compliance requirements.
- NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) or other state equivalent, valid for your entire program.
- Current approved first aid certificate valid for your entire program - approved program providers can be found at the Government Training website
- Other non-health related requirements
English language entry requirements
Your English language proficiency test must be no more than two years old at the time of your commencement at Western Sydney University.
- IELTS (Academic version): 6.5 overall score with minimum 6.0 in each subtest
- TOEFL Internet-Based score: Total score 82; Writing 21, Speaking 18, Reading 13, Listening 13
- Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic: 58 overall with no communication skills less than 50
Course fees
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
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...
Health Promotion Officer
Health Promotion Officers are community-based professionals who promote healthy living to the general public. They carry out community education pr...
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....
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