GraduateNursing & Health Sciences
Master of Public Health
University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba, QLD, Australia
About this program
Be prepared to address the emerging healthcare challenges of the 21st century with UniSQ’s Master of Public Health, developing skills to make an impact within communities at a local and global level. Gain the expertise to address complex health issues and shape the future of healthcare by studying epidemiology, social and behavioural determinants of health, health systems, environmental and physical determinants of health, as well as health promotion. Develop high-level analytical, research, and communication skills and have the opportunity to apply these skills to real-life scenarios by undertaking public health practice in the community. Benefit from industry placements that provide a rich learning experience, be ideally positioned to grasp employment opportunities with your own emerging networks of colleagues. Tailor your study by choosing the coursework option or the coursework plus research, where you will be able to complete a research project. This option is ideal if you're wanting to pursue further research as you will meet the eligibility requirements for a PhD.
Fees & duration
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Course structure
- A postgraduate university degree typically comprises of advanced coursework and research opportunities
- allowing you to deepen your expertise in a specific field while building upon foundational knowledge. Coursework + Research Track (16 Units) Students can choose between the Coursework + Research track
- or the Coursework only track. Core Courses (6 Units) PUH8010 - Integrated Public Health Core A (2 Units) PUH8020 - Integrated Public Health Core B (2 Units) PUH8030 - Public Health in Practice A (Case-based Learning) (1 Unit) HEA6302 - Culture as Determinant of Health (1 Unit) Placement courses (2 Units) PUH8070 - Public Health Industry Placement A (1 Unit) PUH8080 - Public Health Industry Placement B (1 Unit) <div class="d-fl
Career & PR pathway
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Admissions
Completed a 3-year or 4-year bachelor degree, or equivalent, in the area of health with a 4.8 GPA or higher; or completed a 3-year or 4-year bachelor degree, or equivalent, in a different discipline with a 4.8 GPA or higher, and completed 1 year of full-time work experience in a healthcare setting; or completed UniSQ's Graduate Certificate of Public Health or Graduate Diploma of Public Health with a 4.8 GPA or higher.
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