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postgraduate

Degree

Master of Public Health (Coursework)

Course code: #C000170C

postgraduate

Degree

Master of Public Health (Coursework)

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2024)

    $39,400 AUD

  • Application fee

    Free

  • Duration

    2 years

  • PSW

    3 years

  • Min GPA

    60 out of 100

  • CRICOS code

    090596K

Highlights
Capstone Project

These are mandatory and all come with course.

Options
Professional Practice

These items are optional and you can choose them as you wish after applying for the course.

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-February 05-February-2024 2024-02-05
Winter-July 08-July-2024 2024-07-08
Fall-February 05-February-2025 2025-02-05
Winter-July 08-July-2025 2025-07-08

Overview

Master of Public Health

Critical changes in population characteristics (for example, ageing), the growth of lifestyle diseases (for example, obesity) and the widespread nature of the mental health crisis mean that skilled public health leaders and innovators are in demand.

The innovative, interdisciplinary and future-focused Master of Public Health will prepare you for a dynamic career dedicated to preventing disease, promoting health and addressing health-related issues in our globalised world. 

You’ll gain in-depth knowledge and understanding of the importance of public health and skills in leadership, teamwork and innovation at Macquarie University, as well as practical skills essential to public health practice.

Key features

  • Apply tools for data collection, analysis and interpretation
  • Get skilled at evaluating and applying population health concepts
  • Review key environmental, socioeconomic and cultural factors
  • Implement and manage specialised projects

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$52,024

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $10,920
Accommodation 1 bed room $12,624
Tuition 1 person $39,400

Hourly wage

Min wage

23.23 AUD / 1 hour

in Australia every student can work 48 hour per fortnight

Required documents

  • Certified copies of Academic/Official Transcripts
  • Certified copies of award certificates or completion certificates from previously completed studies
  • Certified copies of Language Proficiency (If Applicable)
  • Certified copy of Passport or Visa Documents

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6.5
6
listening
6
writing
6
speaking
6
reading

TOEFL

83
12
listening
21
writing
18
speaking
13
reading

PTE

58
52
listening
52
writing
52
speaking
52
reading

Cambridge

180
169
listening
169
writing
169
speaking
169
reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available

Duolingo overall 115 with no band less than 110*

*Duolingo English Test (DET) is accepted as a COVID measure for applicants from mainland China only up until 30 November 2023.

The following online English tests are no longer recognised as of 1 May 2023:

  • IELTS Indicator / IELTS Online
  • TOEFL iBT Home Edition
  • PTE Academic Online

Students who do not meet the English language requirements but are otherwise eligible for a program of study may be issued an offer that includes an English preparation program at the Macquarie University English Language Center (i.e., a packaged offer). 

International students with a packaged offer can apply for a single student visa covering their English preparation program and course of study at Macquarie University.

Entry Requirement  (Overall)Number of estimated weeks to reach required IELTS score (Overall)
IELTSTOEFL iBT

Pearson

(PTE)

5.56.06.57.07.5
4.0443030-4040-5050+50+50+
4.5523520-3030-4040-5050+50+
5.0604110-2020-3030-4040-5050+
5.566491-1010-2020-3030-4040-50
6.07350 1-1010-2020-3030-40
6.58358  1-1010-2020-30
7.010065   1-1010-20

Academic background and requirement

2 years:

  • AQF level 7 bachelor’s qualification in a related field or recognised equivalent

or

  • AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification or recognised equivalent with a WAM of 65

or

  • AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification or recognised equivalent, and two years relevant approved work experience, professional certification, or other recognised prior learning

or

  • Eight years of relevant approved work experience, professional certification, or prior recognised learning.

 

Related fields for prior qualifications

Health, Social Sciences, Health Sciences, Social Work and Human Welfare, Behavioural Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Health Administration, Human Biological Sciences, Medical, Forensic, Food, Pharmacology Sciences, Sport and Recreation Disciplines, Humanities, Law and Justice Studies, Commerce, Economics, Education, Communication and Media Studies, Rehabilitation Therapies.

Relevant experience

Health, Social Sciences, Health Sciences, Social Work and Human Welfare, Behavioural Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Health Administration, Human Biological Sciences, Medical, Forensic, Food, Pharmacology Sciences, Sport and Recreation disciplines, Humanities, Law and Justice Studies, Commerce, Economics, Education, Communication and Media Studies, Rehabilitation Therapies

 

Assumed knowledge

None.

Recommended studies

None.

 

China:  73%

India:   60%

Career opportunities

  • Environmental health specialist
  • Health economist
  • Health informatics specialist
  • Health promoter and educator
  • Public health officer
  • Public health researcher

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