Overview

Take the next step in your health career with the Master of Public Health. Become equipped to address pressing public health issues relevant to tropical Australia and the Asia-Pacific. Gain an in-depth understanding of the urgent problems facing vulnerable communities and learn how to develop strategies to detect, prevent and control communicable and non-communicable diseases, ensuring safe and healthy environments for tropical, rural, remote and Indigenous communities.

You will study an advanced body of theoretical and technical knowledge within public health to allow you to critically reflect upon and engage in professional public health practice based on ethical decision making and an evidence-based approach relevant to contemporary priorities, biostatistics, communicable disease control and public health management.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Public Health MPH program from James Cook University are equipped with specialist skills and are employed in a wide range of healthcare settings.
You could find employment in state and commonwealth government organisations, health care settings, community settings, non-profit and International organisations both within and beyond the health sector.
Roles can involve work that focuses on the protection of the health of the population, prevention of poor health outcomes and promotion of health and wellbeing.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Tropical Public Health

Public Health Management, Leadership, Planning and Policy

Epidemiology for Public Health

Biostatistics for Public Health

Communicable Disease Control

Qualitative Research Methods for Health Professionals

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-23 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-10 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-02-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-20 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-07 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

86

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

36 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Townsville, Australia

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

86

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code: 040170F
AQF level 7 bachelor degree in a relevant health discipline; or equivalent

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

477 AUD / year

≈ 477 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

477 AUD / year

≈ 477 AUD / year

Additional Details

Annual Commonwealth Supported Fee for domestic students for a full-time study load

Living costs

Townsville

Australia

1500 - 2800 AUD / month

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

Funding

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Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

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Additional Details

Living costs

Townsville

Funding

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