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Overview
This Master of Public Health - Coursework course from The University of Western Australia is suitable for graduates from any field, seeking a career in the health industry as a professional public health practitioner or researcher. 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 programs 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.
Career Pathways
This course provides graduates with a suitable background and generalist qualification for a career in public health research or practice.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Epidemiology
- Health Program Evaluation
- Public Health
- Health Promotion
- Research Conduct and Ethics
- Public Health Field Trip
- Genetic Epidemiology
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
- Part-time
- 66 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
Language
English
IELTS 6.5
PTE Academic 64
TOEFL® IBT 82
Credits
96 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus, Blended
Disciplines
Public Health Human Medicine Health Sciences View 167 other Masters in Human Medicine in AustraliaAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
PTE Academic 64
TOEFL® IBT 82
Other requirements
General requirements
CRICOS CODE: 075827C
To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—
- a bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA; or
- a Graduate Certificate in Population Health Studies 91230, Graduate Certificate in Environmental Health 92210, Graduate Certificate in Communicable Diseases Epidemiology 91220, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA; and
- the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 60 per cent.
- Applicants who have or have had a progress status of 'Suspended' or 'Excluded' against courses 91550 or 92560 are not eligible for admission.
Tuition Fee
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International
40500 AUD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 81000 AUD for the full programme during 24 months.
- National Commonwealth supported students: $8,825.24
Living costs for Perth
1328 - 2367 AUD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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