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Master of Public Health

Torrens University

Entry Requirements

Australian bachelor's degree or equivalent; AND

Academic IELTS 6.5 (no band less than 6.0) or equivalent.

OR alternative entry requirement may be available. Alternative entry may include assessment and approval of prior study, or successful completion of a readiness assessment.

Course Details

The Master of Public Health builds upon existing knowledge to better prepare you to be a leader in innovation and solve complex issues on a national and international scale. You will learn strategies and techniques to prevent disease and promote health, health policies, ethical practice and more.

Available as a double degree with a Master of Business Administration or a Master of Global Project Management.

This degree gives health professionals from a broad range of backgrounds the advanced knowledge and skills to address public health challenges locally and around the world. You’ll enhance your understanding of current global and environmental health issues, ethical practice, health policy, systems and economics, along with social, behavioural and cultural determinants of health and welfare.

Learning outcomes

Design and apply intervention strategies to detect, prevent and control diseases.

Identify environmental risk factors that affect the health and safety of a given community.

Demonstrate a commitment to the ethical practice of public health, and the principles of access and equity.

Evaluate the effectiveness of health policy and management to promote and optimise health and welfare.

Career opportunities

Public Health professionals work in a range of roles in government, private, not-for-profit organisations and the university sector. The potential career paths are diverse and can be found in a range of employment settings.

Potential career paths

Health Promotion Officer

Health Services Worker

Community Development Officer

Research and Development Officer


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Level of Study: Masters Degree (Coursework)

Duration: 1.5 years

CRICOS Course Code: 097404M

English Requirements: IELTS Score UG 6

Annual Tuition: AUD$28,000.00


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