Master of Public Health

Masters (Coursework)

Take the next step in your health career with a degree aligned with the standards dictated by the Council of Academic Public Health Institutions in Australia.

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Key details

Degree Type

Masters (Coursework)

Duration

1.5 years full-time

Course Code

72504

Study Mode

Online, In person

Intake Months

Feb, Jul

Domestic Fees

$9,945 per year / $14,918 total

About this course

Take the next step in your health career with a degree aligned with the standards dictated by the Council of Academic Public Health Institutions in Australia. Tailor the Master of Public Health to fit your personal career aspirations through choosing elective subjects relevant to your career goals and interests. You may also choose to undertake a substantial research project or major in Aeromedical Retrieval.

Entry requirements

AQF level 7 bachelor degree in a relevant health discipline; or equivalent

Study locations

Townsville

Online

Career pathways

JCU Master of Public Health graduates are equipped with specialist public health skills and are employed in a wide range of settings.

You could find employment in state and commonwealth government organisations, health care settings, community settings, non-profit and international organisations both within and beyond the health sector.

Roles can involve work that focuses on the protection of the health of the population, prevention of poor health outcomes and promotion of health and wellbeing.

You can also complete the Master of Public Health as a joint degree with the Master of Business Administration (MBA) or the Master of Public Health- Master of Global Development.

How to apply

Complete an online application through our Online Application Portal.

Master of Public Health applicants must also complete and upload the following forms and documentary evidence with their application:

Current AHPRA Registration (if applicable)
Degree Testamur
Curriculum Vitae
Personal Statement or Letter of Motivation.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Health Services & Support courses at James Cook University (JCU).

87.4%

Overall satisfaction

74.8%

Skill scale

74.8%

Teaching scale

93.4%

Employed full-time

$110.4k

Average salary

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