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 offered at the University of Queensland will give you the skills, knowledge and confidence to influence and inform health policy and lead health services reform. You'll learn how to act on new developments regarding health concerns, such as COVID-19, diabetes, obesity, HIV/AIDS and injury prevention, as well as more traditional concerns such as under-nutrition and communicable diseases.

You'll complete a program that is evidence-based, 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.

Program highlights

Undertake a research project with close support from internationally respected teachers and academics.

Study a comprehensive curriculum validated by the Agency for Public Health Education Accreditation (APHEA) – a world-leading accrediting body for public health master's programs.

With options to study online, on campus, or a combination of both, you can structure your study to suit your needs.

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

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Public Health Research Methods

Health Promotion in Public Health

Health Systems

Social Perspectives in Public Health

Public Health Practice

Substance Use, Harm Reduction and Public Health

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-02-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-31 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-11-30 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

24 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Blended, Online

Campus Location

Brisbane, Australia

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code: 110071C

a degree in a different discipline and have completed 1 year full-time (or equivalent) work experience in a healthcare setting; or

the Graduate Certificate and/or a Graduate Diploma in Public Health from this university (or equivalent).

Work experience

work experience in a healthcare setting

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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

50032 AUD / year

≈ 50032 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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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Program highlights

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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

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Other requirements

General requirements

Work experience

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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