Overview

This Global Public Health program at Griffith University focuses on the socio-ecological model of public health that emphasises and analyses the important interactions between the social, biological, economic and environmental determinants of health.

They enable you to apply this analytical skill set to plan, implement and evaluate population based interventions that protect and promote health.

The program has a strong focus on global health and provides you with the opportunity to focus your public health studies by selecting a range of electives in areas such as public health nutrition, health promotion, climate change, international health, environmental health, and health services management.

Career opportunities

There are diverse career opportunities for professionals interested in moving into the public health field, developing health research skills and/or furthering competency development in public health practice areas such as:

International health

Humanitarian aid

Health program planning and evaluation

Health promotion

Health policy

Epidemiology and biostatistics

Environmental health management

Maternal and child health

Public health nutrition.

You will be prepared for a variety of career opportunities with state and federal health departments, in public health units/teams, community health, local government, and in academia.

Public health graduates are also highly sought after by NGO health agencies and international aid agencies.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Global Health Systems

Environment and Population Health

Epidemiology: Principles and Practices

Social Determinants of Health

Health Program Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation

Applied Field Methods in Public Health

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2023-11-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-09-30 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2023-10-23 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2024-03-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-01-31 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2023-10-23 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2024-07-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-06-03 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2024-06-26 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

58

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Credits

160 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

Public Health Health Sciences View 225 other Masters in Public Health in Australia

Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

58

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS- 097098E

a related Bachelor degree from a recognised University (or another tertiary education institution of equivalent standing);

OR a Graduate Certificate in Public Health from Griffith University with a minimum GPA of 4.0 (using a 7.0 scale) - applicants with the Griffith Graduate Certificate in Public Health will be eligible for 40 credit points of advanced standing;

OR a related Graduate Certificate (or equivalent qualification) from a recognised University (or another tertiary education institution of equivalent standing) - applicants may be eligible for up to 40 credit points of credit.

Tuition Fee

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International

33500 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 33500 AUD per year during 24 months.
National

21500 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 21500 AUD per year during 24 months.

Commonwealth supported students: $10,500 per year.

Living costs for Brisbane

1402 - 2528 AUD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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