Master of Public Health with Specialisation The University of Western Australia

Overview

Master of Public Health with Specialisation from The University of Western Australia is ideal for international students and can include a dissertation and practicum.  It provides graduates with a suitable background and generalist qualification for a career in Public Health.

Quick Facts:

• 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.

• This course is available by: coursework only, coursework and 24-point practicum, coursework and 24-point dissertation, or coursework and 24-point practicum and 24-point dissertation.

• 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.

• Practicum. The practicum offers students the opportunity to work with prospective employers, apply theoretical knowledge to the real world and gain valuable workplace experience.

• Students develop observational skills; relevant practical skills including project management, information and time management skills; lateral thinking and problem solving skills; literacy and communication skills; as well as skills in professional behaviour and responsibility, and ethical conduct

Career Pathways

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

Accreditation

• The Master of Public Health (MPH) is an accredited programme by the Agency for Public Health Accreditation (APHEA).