About the course

The Master of Public Health focuses on the comprehensive assessment of all determinants of health, which include broader social and environmental factors in addition to physical risk factors. Learning opportunities are aimed at developing the essential knowledge and required skills to effectively assess and respond to emerging public health issues, including evaluation of public health programs and disaster planning and management.

　　Note: The Master of Public Health is a 2-year program, however, students may seek advanced standing to enrol in 1-year or 1.5-year programs, based on an assessment of their undergraduate degree and professional experience.

　　The Master of Public Health provides students with the ability to assess all determinants of health, including broader social and environmental factors in addition to physical risk factors. It provides you with in-depth knowledge on global and public health issues and determinants from broader social and environmental factors to physical risk. You will receive practical skills in community development and health promotion programs, and also complete a culminating research and practice experience in the evaluation of a contemporary public health issue. This degree also offers a variety of study areas including communicable diseases, policy analysis and economic evaluation, allowing you to focus on your topics interests. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 2 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Autumn (March), 2023	Parramatta
Spring (July), 2023	Parramatta
Autumn (March), 2024	Rydalmere
Autumn (March), 2024	Parramatta
Spring (July), 2024	Rydalmere
Spring (July), 2024	Parramatta
Autumn (March), 2025	Rydalmere
Autumn (March), 2025	Parramatta
Spring (July), 2025	Rydalmere
Spring (July), 2025	Parramatta
Spring (July), 2026	Parramatta
Spring (July), 2026	Rydalmere

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Western Sydney University

A Bachelor degree, or

　　An overseas qualification from a recognised university or tertiary institution that is equivalent to a Bachelor degree, or

　　A Graduate Diploma from a recognised tertiary institution or university.

　　IELTS: 6.5 overall score (min 6.0* in each subtest)

　　TOEFL internet-based score : Total 82: Writing 21, Speaking 18, Reading 13, Listening 13, Paper Based Test = 575

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 82.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Western Sydney University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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