Master of Public Health

at Deakin University

Course structure

To complete the Master of Public Health students must attain 16 credit points. 

The course comprises 8 core units (these are compulsory) and 8 course elective units. Recognition of Prior Learning can be granted depending on previous studies and professional experience.

The majority of course electives will be offered in both campus and online mode.

Some units may be offered in block mode.

All commencing Faculty of Health Undergraduate and Postgraduate course work students are required to complete HAI010 Academic Integrity in their first trimester of study (0 credit point compulsory unit).

Core units
 

• Academic Integrity (0 credit points)
• Principles and Practice of Public Health
• Contemporary Health Issues and Policies
• Health Promotion
• Research Literacy
• Health Equity and Human Rights
• Epidemiology 1
• Biostatistics 1

Admission is based on:
 

• Bachelor degree or higher in any discipline, or
• Evidence of academic capability judged to be equivalent

Please note that meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee selection, which is based on merit, likelihood of success and availability of places in the course.

Estimated tuition fee - full-fee paying place
$38,000 for 1 yr full-time AUD

The 'Estimated tuition fee' is provided as a guide only based on a typical enrolment of students completing the first year of this course. The cost will vary depending on the units you choose, your study load, the length of your course and any approved Recognition of Prior Learning.

The health industry is the largest and fastest-growing employment industry in Australia*. A postgraduate degree in public health puts you in a position to take advantage of this demand. Graduates can broaden their career options and use their leadership skills to progress to senior positions.

Public health practitioners can work in international organisations such as:
 

• World Health Organization (WHO)
• United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
• United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF).

As well as:
 

• the non-government sector (for example, organisations focused on cancer, tobacco, drugs, reproductive health, obesity, food security, violence and HIV)
• the government sector and federal or state level
• local councils.

Some common public health jobs include:
 

• Epidemiologist
• Community health worker
• Disease and infection investigator
• Environmental health specialist
• Global health professional
• Occupational health and safety specialist
• Urban planner
• Health educator
• Emergency preparedness and response coordinator
• Public health policy coordinator
• Research analyst
• Public health physician