GraduateNursing & Health Sciences
Master of Public Health
Australian Catholic University, Multi-campus (7 campuses, 5 states), Australia
About this program
ACU’s Master of Public Health (MPH) program equips graduates with specialised knowledge, understanding and skills in public health to improve and advance population health and well-being. ACU’s MPH prepares graduates to practice with a community, national or global focus, and with an ethical, social justice perspective. ACU’s MPH allows students to develop advanced and specialised knowledge across the discipline of public health, with an emphasis on evidence-based practice, rigorous intellectual inquiry, innovation and thought leadership, and effective communication and advocacy skills. Students may choose to complete their MPH through a Research Pathway (undertaking additional research training and completion of a minor thesis) or a Capstone Pathway (involving a capstone experience, such as a practice-based project). Elective units and a specialisation option are also available. Commonwealth Supported Places are available for this course. See the Courses costs section below, under Fees. Community engagement Within the MPH for those students opting to do the 'project stream' of the course, there is an opportunity for preparing for community engagement (PUBH649 preparation for practice) and for undertaking a placement (PUBH655 practice placement). Both are community engagement units within the course. Professional recognition Our Master of Public Health program has been designed around the Foundation Competencies for Master of Public Health Graduates in Australia and the requirements of the Australian Faculty of Public Health Medicine (for medical practitioners specialising in public health). Other international competency and practice standards and conceptual frameworks have also informed the Master of Public Health curriculum design. Supervision arrangements Internal supervisors are provided for PUBH649 preparation for practice and for PUBH655 practice placement. External industry supervisors may also be provided Careers Approximately half of all Master of Public Health graduates are employed within the health sector, with others finding opportunities within education, government and services sectors in managerial, analytical and program-/project-based roles. O
Fees & duration
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Course structure
- Completion requirements To qualify for the Master of Public Health, a student must complete 160 cp from the Schedule of Unit Offerings comprising of:a. 80 cp Specified Public Health Units (Part A)
- andb. 80 cp Stream Units, consisting of either:i. Research Stream:20 cp Elective units (Part B)
- 60 cp Specified Research Stream Units (Part C)
- ORii. Project Stream:60 cp Elective units (Part B)
- 20 cp Specified Project Stream Units (Part D) Exit points A student who has successfully completed the following requirements may exit from the course with that qualification:GCPHEA: Graduate Certificate in Public Health (completed a minimum 40 credit points)GDPHEA: Graduate Diploma in Public Health (completed a minimum 80 credit points) Core / specified units include: HLSC641: Introduction to Health Sciences Research
- PUBH611: Health Promotion
- PUBH631: Disease Prevention and Management
- PUBH632: Public Health Law and Policy
- PUBH602: Foundations of Public Health
- PUBH603: Biostatistics and Epidemiology
- PUBH604: Indigenous Health
- PUBH605: Australian Health Care Systems
- HLSC604: Quality and Safety in Health Care
- HLSC605: Leadership in Health Care
- HLSC606: Workforce Management
- HLSC646: Qualitative Research Methods
- MGMT638: Ethical Leadership
- PUBH640: Global Health and Sustainable Development
- PUBH641: Humanitarian Assistance and Health
- PUBH642: Global Nutrition and Food Security. The full schedule includes further elective and core curriculum units (29 unit offerings in total)
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Admissions
An applicant must also comply with the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.International students need to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements as defined in the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have either:a. a Bachelor degree (or higher) in health (or related field);ORb. a Bachelor degree (or higher) or equivalent, and two years professional experience in health (or related field);ORc. successfully completed a Graduate Certificate in Public Health.Disclaimer: The course entry requirements above are for 2027 Admission. Applicants with higher education study You will need to meet the minimum entry requirements and subject prerequisites for your chosen course. If you have completed at least two units of AQF recognised study at bachelor level or above, we’ll assign you with a new selection rank that reflects your study level, duration, and grade point average. Applicants with work and life experience If your prior study or relevant work experience has provided you with knowledge, skills or experience aligned with the learning outcomes of units in your new course, you may be eligible to gain credit for study or have your prior learning recognised. This means you may be able to complete your ACU course in a shorter timeframe.
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