Overview

Public health focuses on preventing disease, prolonging life and promoting healthy lifestyles. It offers a rewarding career that suits people from a variety of backgrounds including health, science, education and the social sciences. The Public Health program is offered at the University of Queensland.

If you're curious, enjoy solving problems and have a desire to make a lasting impact on the health of communities and populations then a degree in public health may be for you.

The Public Health program offered at the University of Queensland is a one year program that is evidence-based and comprehensive, and reflects UQ's strong links with organisations such as Australian Aid, the World Bank, the World Health Organization, UNICEF and international ministries of health.

Career possibilities

Postgraduate study can take you anywhere. Depending on which field you choose, here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

Health promotion coordinator

Public health nutritionist

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health worker

Public health medical registrar

Environmental health officer

Research associate

Digital health coordinator

Epidemiologist

Primary health manager

Policy and research officer

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Public Health Research Methods

Health Promotion Public Health

Health Systems

Social Perspectives in Public Health

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-05 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-02-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-30 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-01-31 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

12 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Brisbane, Australia

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code: 024647G

An approved degree, or

A Graduate Certificate in Public Health from this university (or equivalent).

A degree in one of the following disciplines would normally meet the 'approved degree' requirement:

Behavioural and social sciences (Sociology, Psychology, Counselling)
Biomedical Sciences
Biostatistics
Dentistry, Oral Health
Development Studies
Environmental Health
Exercise and Nutrition Sciences
Exercise and Sport Science
Food Science
Health Economics
The minimum GPA to be considered for admission into this program is 4.0.

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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

47200 AUD / year

≈ 47200 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

9315 AUD / year

≈ 9315 AUD / year

Living costs

Brisbane

Australia

1402 - 2528 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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Overview

Career possibilities

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Brisbane

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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