Overview

The Master of Public Health Extension from University of Wollongong allows you to tailor your learning to your career aspirations by completing additional specialisations or elective subjects.

Key Facts

Students will study four foundational (core) subjects in public health and can choose to specialise in the following:

Social systems

Big data and decision science

Indigenous health

Public health practice

Public health research (See details below for admission requirements)

Climate and environment

Students may choose to complete an additional specialisation and/or public health electives from the study areas above. Specialisation is not a requirement for this degree.

Additionally, the Master of Public Health Extension has a strong focus on Work Integrated Learning, industry connections, and practical placements (available through the Public Health Practice specialisation), where you may apply theoretical knowledge into practice.

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Programme Structure

Courses included:

Health in All Policies

Social Complexities and Health

Research Methods

Health Promotion

Public Health Research

Health Economics, Policy and Promotion

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Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-05-05 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-03-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-09 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-31 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

96 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Blended, Online

Campus Location

Wollongong, 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.

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General requirements

CRICOS: 0100648
Admission to the Master of Public Health Extension requires a Bachelor degree from any discipline.
Entry to the Public Health Research specialisation requires a WAM of 75 or greater in your prior studies.
Students wishing to take PGPH940 Public Health Practice will require a WAM of 65 across all completed subjects.

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Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

39024 AUD / year

≈ 39024 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

25879 AUD / year

≈ 25879 AUD / year

Living costs

Wollongong

Australia

1600 - 2200 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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Scholarships Information

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