About the course

This specialisation provides a strong grounding in epidemiological, analytical and critical appraisal skills used in clinical and applied research. The epidemiology of both non-communicable and communicable diseases will be covered, as well as skills in the collection and analyses of data. Essential for a career in epidemiology, this stream provides you with the knowledge and skills to plan and evaluate strategies to prevent and manage illness across populations. The qualification will boost your opportunities to work in university or government departments of health. Graduates with strong epidemiological skills are also sought in non-government organisations and pharmaceutical companies

　　Career opportunities

　　The Monash Master of Public Health is an optimum foundation for career development and for senior roles in public health and the health system. Graduates may develop and move into careers as diverse as public health or clinical research, government or non-government organisations, public sector management, international health, policy, health promotion, and health care.

　　The Master of Public Health also fulfils the core discipline requirements of a Master of Public Health for the Australasian Faculty of Public Health Medicine, Royal Australasian College of Physicians. 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: 1 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Semester 1 (February), 2024	Prahran
Semester 2 (July), 2024	Prahran
Semester 1 (February), 2025	Prahran
Semester 2 (July), 2025	Prahran
Semester 1 (February), 2026	Prahran
Semester 2 (July), 2026	Prahran

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Monash University

One of the following with a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of at least 60%:

　　an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a cognate discipline with a research Honours, or

　　a medical degree, or

　　a Monash University Bachelor of Public Health, or

　　a Monash University Bachelor of Public Health Science, Monash University Bachelor of Health Sciences, or Monash University Bachelor of Biomedical Science with 36 credit points of specified public health units (refer to additional requirements),

　　OR

　　An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline with at least a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 60% and a minimum of two years of relevant work experience.

　　IELTS (Academic) - 6.5 Overall (Minimum 6.0 in each component)

　　TOEFL Internet-based test: 79 Overall score, with minimum scores: Reading 13, Listening 12, Speaking 18 and Writing 21

　　Paper based TOEFL - 550 (Test of Written English: 4.5)

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

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 Monash University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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