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Master of Public Health

1 Years Blended Masters Program

University of Newcastle

Program Overview

The Master of Public Health at the University of Newcastle develops advanced knowledge and practical skills to address public health challenges locally and globally. It prepares students for public health practice through evidence-based approaches to disease prevention, health promotion and health systems.

Curriculum Structure:

Year 1: Covers Professional Public Health Practice, Disease Prevention and Control, Health Promotion, Health Systems, Policy and Health Economics, and Aboriginal Health.

Focus Areas: Public Health Practice, Disease Prevention, Health Promotion, Health Systems, Policy, Health Economics and Aboriginal Health.

Learning Outcomes: Develop skills to identify and respond to public health challenges, evaluate health issues, apply evidence-based approaches and contribute to public health practice.

Professional Alignment (Accreditation): The program provides professional preparation across key areas of public health practice and offers a pathway to further study in clinical epidemiology.

Reputation (Employability): The University of Newcastle's public health program is taught by public health practitioners, epidemiologists, biostatisticians and researchers, with dedicated career support to enhance employability.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

At the University of Newcastle, the Master of Public Health provides opportunities to apply public health knowledge through research and practice-based learning.

  • Research Projects: Students can integrate research projects into their studies and explore public health topics under academic supervision.
  • Applied Research: Students may undertake independent research or work-based projects related to public health and population health.
  • Practical Learning: Coursework is taught by public health practitioners, health promotion professionals, epidemiologists, biostatisticians and researchers, connecting theory with professional practice.
  • Career Support: The program includes a tailored Public Health Career Support Program to help students develop professional skills and explore career opportunities.

Progression & Future Opportunities

The Master of Public Health at the University of Newcastle provides opportunities to develop professional skills for careers across public health, health services, government and community organisations.

  • Career Development: Develops skills relevant to public health practice, health promotion, disease prevention and health policy.
  • Professional Opportunities: Graduates can work across government agencies, health services, community organisations, research institutions and NGOs.
  • Further Study: The program can provide a pathway to further study in areas such as clinical epidemiology and public health research.
  • Professional Development: Research and practice-based learning helps students strengthen analytical, research and problem-solving skills.
  • Career Support: Students can access career development support to build professional skills and prepare for employment in the public health sector.

Program Key Stats

$46,380
$29,515
$0

Febr Intake : 5th FebJuly Intake : 1st Apr


87%
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Eligibility Criteria

NA
4 Years

NA
NA
NA
6.5
85
NA

Additional Information & Requirements

  • Campus Location Newcastle
  • IELTS overall 6.5; minimum 6.0 in Writing, Reading, Listening, and Speaking.
  • TOEFL iBT overall 85; minimum W24, R19, L20, and S20.
  • PTE Academic overall 59; minimum 59 in Writing, Reading, Listening, and Speaking.

Country Requirements

Career Options

  • Community health officer
  • Policy officer
  • Program evaluator
  • Public health promoter and educator
  • Project officer
  • Health consultant

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