Master of Public Health

Public health is a non-clinical field of health care that aims to prevent disease and injury, reduce health inequities and promote health across populations. Rather than working with individual patients, public health professionals are focused on enhancing health outcomes and improving health care solutions on a population level in developing and developed countries. A postgraduate public health degree is recognised worldwide as being invaluable for a career in public health. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to enhance your career prospects, the Master of Public Health will provide you with a grounding in public health that spans health data, education, promotion and policy. You will develop specialist knowledge and skills and graduate ready to develop public health programs at a local, national or global level.

Delivered in a flexible and convenient way, you can learn online, on-campus or combine online learning with intensive study days. Course content is based on contemporary research and has been developed in close consultation with industry. The curriculum comprises subjects that provide a solid grounding of knowledge and skills required in any public health career, whilst also offering a wide range of electives that you can tailor to your expertise and interests. You will learn and be supported by academic staff who are highly experienced experts and researchers, recognised as leaders in their chosen fields of public health.

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Course aims

Upon completion of the course, graduates have an internationally recognised qualification. They have developed skills and acquired knowledge essential for the modern public health professional. Specifically, the course covers topics including:

  • global public health
  • communicable and infectious diseases
  • health promotion
  • health education
  • reproductive and sexual health
  • Indigenous health
  • health policy
  • management in health care
  • primary health care
  • health research methods
  • epidemiology
  • biostatistics
  • health economics.

Typical study program

Example full-time and part-time programs are shown below.

First year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Foundations in Public Health 96732 3
Social Perspectives in Public Health 96704 6
Health Promotion 96026 6
Fundamentals of Epidemiology 92296 6
Indigenous Public Health 96733 3
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Fundamentals of Qualitative Research 96735 3
Planetary Health 96731 3
Fundamentals of Biostatistics 96730 3
Global Health Systems 96734 3
Select 12 credit points of options: 12

Second year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Select 24 credit points of options: 24

First year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Foundations in Public Health 96732 3
Fundamentals of Epidemiology 92296 6
Indigenous Public Health 96733 3
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Fundamentals of Biostatistics 96730 3
Fundamentals of Qualitative Research 96735 3
Global Health Systems 96734 3
Planetary Health 96731 3

Second year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Health Promotion 96026 6
Social Perspectives in Public Health 96704 6
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Select 12 credit points of electives: 12

Third year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Select 12 credit points of electives: 12
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Select 12 credit points of electives: 12

First year

Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Foundations in Public Health 96732 3
Global Health Systems 96734 3
Fundamentals of Biostatistics 96730 3
Indigenous Public Health 96733 3
Fundamentals of Qualitative Research 96735 3
Planetary Health 96731 3
Select 6 credit points of options: 6

Second year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Health Promotion 96026 6
Social Perspectives in Public Health 96704 6
Fundamentals of Epidemiology 92296 6
Select 6 credit points of options: 6
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Select 24 credit points of options: 24

First year

Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Foundations in Public Health 96732 3
Indigenous Public Health 96733 3
Fundamentals of Biostatistics 96730 3
Fundamentals of Qualitative Research 96735 3

Second year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Fundamentals of Epidemiology 92296 6
Health Promotion 96026 6
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Global Health Systems 96734 3
Planetary Health 96731 3
Select 6 credit points of options: 6

Third year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Social Perspectives in Public Health 96704 6
Select 6 credit points of options: 6
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Select 12 credit points of options: 12

Fourth year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Select 12 credit points of options: 12

Course fees

For relevant fee information, please choose from the following:

Local student

In most cases, UTS offers domestic students entry to postgraduate courses on a fee paying basis.

Tuition fees are charged:

  • based on the particular course in which you are enrolled
  • based on the number of credit points in which you are enrolled
  • at the rates set for the current year and revised annually

Fees for future year(s) published in the online calculator, whilst unlikely to change, are estimates only.  UTS makes every effort to provide up to date future year(s) fee estimates and to limit any changes, however, UTS reserves the right to vary fees for future year(s) at any time.

Tuition fees can be found in the online calculator.

A small number of postgraduate courses offer government subsidised Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP). Find out whether there are CSPs available in this course by visiting our postgraduate fees page.

In addition to tuition fees, students are required to pay a Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF). The purchase of textbooks and other course materials may also result in additional costs.

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International student

Tuition fees for international postgraduate coursework students can be found using fees search.

Tuition fees must be paid in advance each session and are subject to annual increase. Fees for future year(s) published in fees search, whilst unlikely to change, are estimates only. UTS makes every effort to provide up to date future year(s) fee estimates and to limit any changes, however, UTS reserves the right to vary fees for future year(s) at any time.

 

For this course, the cost per credit point for 2020 is $735. The total credit points are 72.

All international students should familiarise themselves with the following documents:

In addition to tuition fees, students may be required to pay a Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF). Textbooks and other course materials will also result in additional costs.

UTS Alumni save 10%: alumni.uts.edu.au/advantage

For further information on costs related to your study at UTS, visit the international students' fees information page.

Careers

Graduates are well equipped to work in a range of public health roles in government or private sectors, as well as in not-for-profit organisations; in disciplines such as: environmental health, epidemiology, health education, health policy, and health promotion.

Course structure

Course structure explained

The course comprises 72 credit points, made up of 36 credit points of core subjects and 36 credit points of electives.

Course completion requirements
Requirement Credit Points
STM91433 Core subjects (Public Health) 36
CBK91880 Electives 36
Total 72

Additional information

Course duration

The course duration is one-and-a-half years of full-time or three years of part-time study.

Full time, on campus
Part time, on campus

Admission requirements

Admission requirements

Applicants must have completed a UTS recognised bachelor's degree, or an equivalent or higher qualification, or submitted other evidence of general and professional qualifications that demonstrates potential to pursue graduate studies.

Applicants who do not have an undergraduate degree but who have extensive relevant work experience in a healthcare or human services field may be considered eligible.

The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL: paper based: 550-583 overall with TWE of 4.5, internet based: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64; or CAE: 176-184.

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

International students

Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.

If you don't meet the admission requirements for this course, there may be alternative pathways to help you gain admission.

Articulation with UTS courses

This course is part of an articulated program made up of the Graduate Certificate in Public Health (C11250), the Graduate Diploma in Public Health (C07126), the Master of Public Health, and the Master of Public Health (Advanced) (C04303).

Scholarships and prizes

Scholarships

For Health students

Only for international students

For all domestic students

Only for Aboriginal Australian or Torres Strait Islander students

Prizes and awards

For Health students

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See the Master of Public Health in the UTS: Handbook for comprehensive course details.

Information for international students

Find out about support services, the Australian education system, accommodation and more to help you get the most out of your study at UTS.

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Domestic students

Before you apply

Here are a few important things for you to check out before you apply:

How to apply

Domestic applicants can apply via the UTS Online Application System.

Intake

Autumn session 2020 intake for local students.
Spring session 2020 intake for local students.

Important dates

JANUARY 2020
2
Summer session 2019 classes recommence (to 14 February)
31
Final closing date for local postgraduate coursework applications for main calendar Autumn session and Calendar B Autumn session 2020
FEBRUARY 2020
14
Summer session 2019 teaching ends (commenced 18 November 2019)
17
Orientation for main calendar Autumn session 2020 commences (ends 6 March)
17 - 21
Orientation for Calendar B Autumn 2020
MARCH 2020
6
Orientation for main calendar Autumn session 2020 ends (commenced 17 February)
9
Last day to be admitted into a course and last day to enrol in (add) subjects for Calendar B Autumn session 2020
9
Main calendar Autumn session 2020 commences (ends 27 June)
23
Last day to be admitted into a course and last day to enrol in (add) subjects for main calendar Autumn session 2020
APRIL 2020
7
Census date for main calendar Autumn session and Calendar B Autumn session 2020 – last day to withdraw from coursework subjects or apply for leave of absence
13
Applications for internal course transfer for main calendar Spring session and Calendar B Spring session 2020 open (close 28 June 2020)
JUNE 2020
28
Applications for internal course transfer for main calendar Spring session and Calendar B Spring session 2020 close (opened 13 April)
28
Final closing date for local postgraduate coursework applications for main calendar Spring session and Calendar B Spring session 2020
JULY 2020
20 - 24
Orientation for Calendar B Spring session 2020
27
Main calendar Spring session 2020 commences (ends 14 November)
27
Calendar B Spring session 2020 commences (ends 28 November)
27 - 31
Orientation for main Calendar Spring session 2020
AUGUST 2020
10
Last day to be admitted into a course and last day to enrol in (add) subjects for Calendar B Spring session 2020
10
Last day to be admitted into a course and last day to enrol in (add) subjects for main calendar Spring session 2020
25
Census date for main calendar Spring session, Calendar B Spring session and August session 2020 – last day to withdraw from coursework subjects or apply for leave of absence
TBC
Applications open for non-award and cross-institutional subjects for main calendar Autumn session and Calendar B Autumn session 2021
TBC
Applications open for postgraduate coursework programs, specified direct undergraduate courses and honours courses for 2021
TBC
Applications for internal course transfer for main calendar Autumn session and Calendar B Autumn session 2021 open (close 15 November 2020)
OCTOBER 2020
31
Final closing date for local postgraduate coursework applications for Summer session 2020
TBC
Enrolment opens for new postgraduate students for 2021
NOVEMBER 2020
13
Applications for internal course transfer for main calendar Autumn session and Calendar B Autumn session 2021 close (opened 30 August)
16
Summer session 2020 commences (ends 27 February 2021)
30
Last day to be admitted into a course and last day to enrol in (add) subjects for Summer session 2020

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Scholarships, prizes and awards

Scholarships

For Health students

Only for international students

For all domestic students

Only for Aboriginal Australian or Torres Strait Islander students

Prizes and awards

For Health students

International students

Before you apply

Here are a few important things for you to check out before you apply:

You can meet an international student advisor at one of our events worldwide to ask questions and submit an application.

How to apply

International applicants apply to study via UTS International.

Apply online

Download an application form

Important dates

FEBRUARY 2020
17
Orientation for main calendar Autumn session 2020 commences (ends 6 March)
17-21
Orientation for Calendar B Autumn session 2020
24
Calendar B Autumn session 2020 commences (ends 27 June)
MARCH 2020
6
Orientation for main calendar Autumn session 2020 ends (commenced 17 February)
9
Main calendar Autumn session 2020 commences (ends 27 June)
APRIL 2020
7
Census date for main calendar Autumn session and Calendar B Autumn session 2020 – last day to withdraw from coursework subjects or apply for leave of absence
30
Closing date for applications for admission to undergraduate and postgraduate coursework from international students based outside Australia for Spring session 2020
MAY 2020
31
Closing date for applications for admission to undergraduate and postgraduate coursework from international students based in Australia for Spring session 2020
JULY 2020
20-24
Orientation for Calendar B Spring session 2020
27
Main calendar Spring session 2020 commences (ends 14 November)
27
Calendar B Spring session 2020 commences (ends 28 November)
27-31
Orientation for main calendar Spring session 2020
AUGUST 2020
25
Census date for main calendar Spring session and Calendar B Spring session – last day to withdraw from coursework subjects or apply for leave of absence
31
Closing date for applications for admission to postgraduate coursework from international students based outside Australia for Summer session 2020
SEPTEMBER 2020
30
Closing date for applications for admission to postgraduate coursework from international students based in Australia for Summer session 2020
NOVEMBER 2020
16
Summer session 2020 commences (ends 27 February 2021)
16-20
Orientation for Summer session 2020
30
Closing date for application for admission to undergraduate and postgraduate coursework from international students based outside Australia for Autumn session 2021
DECEMBER 2020
15
Closing date for application for admission to undergraduate and postgraduate coursework from international students based in Australia for Autumn session 2021
TBC
Australian Tertiary Admission Ranks (ATARs) released by UAC (from 9am)
TBC
Closing date (midnight) for UAC change of preference for December Round 2 undergraduate offers
TBC
UAC December Round 2 undergraduate offers e-released (from 7.30am)

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Scholarships, prizes and awards

Scholarships

For Health students

Only for international students

For all domestic students

Only for Aboriginal Australian or Torres Strait Islander students

Prizes and awards

For Health students