Overview

Throughout the Public Health course from Adelaide University you will explore key areas like epidemiology, health promotion, biostatistics, communicable diseases and global public health. Connect with leading academics, researchers and policy makers who will mentor you and guide your studies.

Choose a study pathway that aligns with your ambitions and interests – whether it’s a research dissertation, thesis or practical industry placement.

You’ll graduate from Adelaide University with the skills to influence public health policy, advocate for change, and improve the wellbeing of entire communities. Create a deeply rewarding career, working in a non-clinical setting and collaborating with other health professionals to contribute to a healthier, safer, and more equitable society.

Career opportunities:

The Master of Public Health is a versatile degree that leads to a variety of fulfilling careers in the health sector. You could work with communities to tackle emerging health challenges like vaping or vaccine hesitancy. Perhaps you’ll be a key voice in guiding the nation during the next major health crisis. You might design and lead public health campaigns in developing countries, or you could become a research officer, contributing to clinical trials and advancing medical knowledge in areas like antimicrobial resistance.

Other potential roles include:

Policy adviser
International development worker
Project development manager
Ministerial adviser
Community development officer
Non-government organisation worker
Clinical studies coordinator
Development officer
Data analyst
Database coordinator.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Global Public Health
Public Health Evaluation and Economics
Promoting Health in Individuals and Populations
Making Healthy Public Policy
Environmental and Occupational Health

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-23 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-03 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

96 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Gawler, 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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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code: 115956C

To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfil any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.

A completed bachelor (AQF level 7) degree or equivalent from a recognised higher education institution with a competitive GPA; OR
A minimum of seven years public health-related professional experience.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

50500 AUD / year

≈ 50500 AUD / year

Additional Details

National tuition - Commonwealth Supported

Funding

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Additional Details

Funding

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