Master of Public Health
Prepare for a dynamic career in global public health, disease prevention, and health innovation.
Best for:Best for graduates and professionals seeking advanced training in public health leadership, disease prevention, and health service innovation.
Overview
The Master of Public Health at Macquarie University is an innovative, interdisciplinary programme designed to address modern health challenges such as an ageing population, lifestyle diseases, and mental health crises. Offered by the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences, the curriculum equips students with deep theoretical knowledge and practical skills in leadership, teamwork, and health innovation. Participants are prepared to launch impactful careers dedicated to preventing disease and promoting health across global communities. The programme emphasizes collaborative practice and real-world competencies essential for contemporary public health practitioners.
What you'll do
- Engage in interdisciplinary coursework focusing on contemporary public health challenges and disease prevention
- Develop practical skills in health sector leadership, teamwork, and collaborative innovation
- Examine population characteristics, health trends, and systemic determinants of health outcomes
- Apply public health frameworks to address global health issues such as chronic illnesses and mental health crises
Requirements
Degree required: AQF level 7 bachelors qualification in a related field or recognised equivalent
Degree offered: Master's Degree
Language: English
Instruction: English
- Foundational knowledge from an AQF level 7 bachelors qualification or equivalent
- Demonstrated academic performance or relevant professional experience in a related health field
- AQF level 7 bachelors qualification in a related field or recognised equivalent, OR
- AQF level 7 bachelors qualification or recognised equivalent with a WAM of 65, OR
- AQF level 7 bachelors qualification with two years of relevant approved work experience, professional certification, or prior learning, OR
- Eight years of relevant approved work experience, professional certification, or other recognised prior learning
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How to apply
Submit your application directly through the university's official course portal by following the online instructions. Ensure all supporting academic credentials and proof of prior learning or work experience are attached.
- BSc transcripts
- Proof of prior learning
- Work experience documentation
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