The Master of Public Health will introduce you to, and develop your understanding of the social-ecological model of health that forms the basis of community-based and community-led public health. This approach reflects contemporary trends in public health and provides the basis of innovative interventions for social change. You will explore the origins and evolution of public health and the underlying principles and concepts of community-based and community-led public health. These include complex adaptive systems thinking, social and environmental determinants of health, social epidemiology, social justice, partnership development and participatory health research. You will also gain experience in applying these principles and concepts in practical ways so you can readily take your learning into real world situations, whether that be taking a strengths-based or disease prevention approach. You will have the opportunity to shape this degree to your own needs by either selecting from the list of electives or by undertaking the project stream. This project can be practice or research based allowing you to develop specific skills and knowledge in an area of interest in your public health practice. There are two pathways into the MPH, with a shorter version available to those who have relevant health qualifications and experience.
A Master of Public Health will allow you to work in community-based and community-led health services and projects for government and non-government organisations, including international humanitarian organisations.
Duration | 2 years full-time or 8 years part-time |
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Credit Points that Must be Earned | 96 |
Number of Units Required | CQUniversity uses the concept of credits to express the amount of study required for a particular course and individual units. The number of units varies between courses. Units in postgraduate courses normally consist of 6 points of credit or multiples thereof (e.g. 12, 18, 24). |
Expected Hours of Study | One point of credit is equivalent to an expectation of approximately two hours of student work per week in a term. |
Course Type | Postgraduate Award |
Qualification (post nominal) | MPH |
AQF Level | Level 9: Masters Degree (Coursework) |
Course Fees |
Indicative Year - 2025
Indicative Year - 2024
Indicative Year - 2023
Indicative Year - 2022
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Domestic Students Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes |
Not Applicable |
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International Students CRICOS Codes |
Entry Requirement:
A 3 year Australian Bachelor degree or equivalent qualification in any discipline from a recognised tertiary institution.
International students or domestic students born outside of Australia, Canada, New Zealand, UK, Ireland, South Africa or USA must meet English Language Proficiency requirements. Minimum scores required are:
• IELTS (Academic) score of at least 6.0 (with no band score less than 5.5), or
• TOEFL overall score of 75 with no score less than 17, or
• Pearson Test of English Academic overall score of 54 with no score less than 46, or
• An Occupational English Test with Grade of C in each of the four components; or
• Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) - Score of 180 or above.
English test results remain valid for no more than two years between final examination date and the date of commencement of study, and must appear on a single result certificate.
Advanced Standing:
The following applicants may be eligible for a shorter course duration:
Course duration (1.5 year - 12 units equivalent)
· Applicants with a recognised Bachelor degree in a related discipline and 2 years postgraduate relevant work experience.
Course duration (1 year - 8 units equivalent)
· Applicants with a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Public Health.
· Applicants with a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in a related discipline and 2 years postgraduate relevant work experience.
Students who have completed a Graduate Certificate in Public Health from another institution would be eligible for credit for up to four units from the core or elective/specialisation units on entry into the Master of Public Health.
Students who have completed a Graduate Certificate in another health related discipline would be eligible for credit for up to four units from the electives/specialisation units on entry into the Master of Public Health.
Students who have complete a Graduate Diploma in another health related discipline would be eligible for credit for up to six units from the electives/specialisation units on entry to the Master of Public Health.
It is recommended students have completed a health related degree.
Interim Awards | CL44 - Graduate Diploma of Public Health CL46 - Graduate Certificate in Public Health |
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Exit Awards | CL44 - Graduate Diploma of Public Health CL46 - Graduate Certificate in Public Health |
Accreditation |
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No Residential School for this course.
PBHL20009 - Work experience in community-based or community led public health organisation for 120 hours |
PBHL20010 - Work experience in community-based or community-led public health organisation for 120 hours |
PBHL20008 - Volunteering in community organisation for 25 hours |
Year | Number of Students |
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2024 | 548 |
2023 | 542 |
2022 | 319 |
2021 | 189 |
2020 | 281 |
Please note that in some instances there may be similarities between course, entry and inherent requirements.
If you experience difficulties meeting these requirements, reasonable adjustments may be made upon contacting accessibility@cqu.edu.au. Adjustment must not compromise the academic integrity of the degree or course chosen at CQUniversity or the legal requirements of field education.
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Course Learning Outcomes | ||||||||
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Australian Qualifications Framework Descriptors | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
1. KNOWLEDGE Have a body of knowledge that includes the understanding of recent developments in a discipline and/or area of professional practice | ||||||||
2. KNOWLEDGE Have an understanding of research principles and methods applicable to a field of work and/or learning | ||||||||
3. SKILLS Have cognitive skills to demonstrate mastery of theoretical knowledge and to reflect critically on theory and professional practice or scholarship | ||||||||
4. SKILLS Have cognitive, technical and creative skills to investigate, analyse and synthesise complex information, problems, concepts and theories and to apply established theories to different bodies of knowledge or practice | ||||||||
5. SKILLS Have cognitive, technical and creative skills to generate and evaluate complex ideas and concepts at an abstract level | ||||||||
6. SKILLS Have communication and technical research skills to justify and interpret theoretical propositions, methodologies, conclusions and professional decisions to specialist and non-specialist audiences | ||||||||
7. SKILLS Have technical and communication skills to design, evaluate, implement, analyse and theorise about developments that contribute to professional practice or scholarship | ||||||||
8. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Be able to use creativity and initiative to new situations in professional practice and/or for further learning | ||||||||
9. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Be able to use high level personal autonomy and accountability | ||||||||
10 APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Be able to plan and execute a substantial research-based project, capstone experience and/or piece of scholarship. | ||||||||
APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Communicate, interact and collaborate with others effectively in culturally or linguistically diverse contexts in a culturally respectful manner |
Number of units: 16 | Total credit points: 96 |
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It is recommended students undertake the core public health units before commencing the elective units or starting the practice or research project units.
The following units are compulsory for those enrolled in 16 unit pathway:
The following units are compulsory for those enrolled in 12 unit pathway:
Available units | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
PBHL20001 | Understanding Public Health | |
PBHL20002 | Systems Thinking in Public Health | |
PBHL20003 | Epidemiology and Statistics | |
PBHL20004 | Public Health Action and Evaluation | |
PBHL20005 | Global Public Health | |
PBHL20006 | Participatory Health Research |
If you are choosing the practice or research project major, you need to complete the following four units:
Available units | ||
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Students must complete 4 from the following units: | ||
PBHL20011 | Public Health Project Proposal | |
PBHL20012 | Public Health Project Work 1 | |
PBHL20013 | Public Health Project Work 2 | |
PBHL20014 | Public Health Project Report |
If you are choosing the liberal studies major (electives), you need to choose 5 units from the following list. In your final term you will need to complete the compulsory unit.