1. Macquarie University
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  4. Master of Public Health with a specialisation in Professional Practice

Master of Public Health with a specialisation in Professional Practice

2 Years On Campus Masters Program

Macquarie University

Program Overview

Despite economic growth and groundbreaking medical research in recent decades, income inequality and other disparities have led to poor health outcomes for some groups in society and have contributed to entrenched social disadvantage. Overcoming these disparities requires a holistic approach: one that combines a deep understanding of contemporary public health issues and their drivers with communication, leadership and policy knowledge. This specialisation focuses on the multi-disciplinary nature of public health and emphasises the building of essential skills for 21st century practice. It takes an innovative, integrated and outcomes-focused approach, and provides you with learning experiences that are informative, formative and transformative. Through opportunities for extended professional practice in a public health workplace, you ll develop the skills you need to become a driving force for public health improvement.

Program Key Stats

$32160 (Annual cost)



Eligibility Criteria


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Additional Information & Requirements

Australian level 7 bachelor's qualification or recognised equivalent in a relevant discipline, GPA of 5.00 (out of 7.00), IELTS of 6.5 overall with minimum 6.5 in Writing and Reading and minimum of 6.0 in each of the remaining bands, or equivalent, senior secondary studies equivalent to the NSW HSC, one year of Australian or comparable tertiary study in a country of qualification, IB of 18, Bachelor degree which has been accredited by the professional accounting bodies in Australia, OWA of 55-66%, Completion of WASSC/SSC with B grade average in 5 relevant academic subjects

Career Options

  • Public Health Educator
  • Healthcare Administrator
  • Policy Advisor
  • Congressional Staffer
  • Researcher
  • Epidemiologist

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