Overview

The Master of Public Health Specialisation programme from The University of Western Australia offers the chance to specialise in Public Health Foundations, Applied Public Health or Public Health Methodology.

Key facts

This course is suitable for graduates from any field seeking a career in the health industry as a professional public health practitioner or researcher.

You will gain a strong foundation in the core fields of epidemiology, biostatistics, qualitative research methods, health economics and health promotion, plus the broader social context in which health programmes are planned, delivered and evaluated.

The Master of Public Health with Specialisation offers the chance to specialise in Public Health Foundations, Applied Public Health or Public Health Methodology.

Students may choose a research project that includes conducting a review of a body of scientific literature, writing a literature review and a detailed project proposal, development of instruments, an ethics committee application and preparing an analysis plan.

Career opportunities:

This course provides graduates with a suitable background and generalist qualification for a career in public health research or practice.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Epidemiology

Health Programme Evaluation

Health Promotion

Environmental and Occupational Health

Critical Perspectives in Global Health

Clinical Epidemiology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-08 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-17 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-02-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-12 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-20 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

72 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Blended

Campus Location

Perth, 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

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125

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82

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64

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS CODE: 075827C

To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—

a bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA; or

a Graduate Certificate in Population Health Studies 91230, Graduate Certificate in Environmental Health 92210, Graduate Certificate in Communicable Diseases Epidemiology 91220, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA; and

the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 60 per cent.

Applicants who have or have had a progress status of 'Suspended' or 'Excluded' against courses 91550 or 92560 are not eligible for admission.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

45300 AUD / year

≈ 45300 AUD / year

Additional Details

Domestic Students: Commonwealth Supported Places.

Living costs

Perth

Australia

1328 - 2367 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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