Overview

Key facts

Complete most of your studies online, and benefit from immersive learning experiences in the north of Queensland by studying elective block mode subjects that focus on tropical, rural, remote and Indigenous communities.
Develop your professional judgement and ethical decision making using evidence-based approaches. Use your knowledge and expertise in public health core competencies and tropical medicine to become an effective leader for positive change in the communities in which you work.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Public Health and Tropical Medicine program from James Cook University are equipped with specialist skills and are employed in a wide range of healthcare settings.
You could find employment in State and Commonwealth Government organisations, health care settings, community settings, non-profit and international organisations.
This could include working in roles related to disease control and protection of the health of the population living in tropical areas, and promotion of health and wellbeing.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Tropical Medicine

Tropical Public Health

Public Health Management, Leadership, Planning and Policy

Epidemiology for Public Health

Biostatistics for Public Health

Communicable Disease Control

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-07-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-10 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-05-23 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-02-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-02-07 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-12-20 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

36 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

Public Health Medicine Health Sciences View 167 other Masters in Health Sciences in Australia

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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

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code: 026849C
Completion of an AQF level 7 bachelor degree in a relevant discipline, from this or another university; or
Other qualifications recognised by the Deputy-Vice-Chancellor of the Division of Tropical Health and Medicine as equivalent to the above; or
Submission, as an exceptional case, of other evidence of professional and academic attainments, including employment for a minimum of five years in health related activities.
Meeting these requirements does not guarantee selection. In assessing applications the following will be considered: prior academic performance and prior relevant work experience.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

41240 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 41240 AUD per year during 18 months.
National

31710 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 31710 AUD per year during 18 months.

Annual Commonwealth Supported Fee for domestic students for a full-time study load

Living costs for Townsville

1500 - 2800 AUD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

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Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Public Health and Tropical Medicine.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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