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Master of Public Health
Campus North Terrace Campus
Degree Type Masters by Coursework
Duration
1.5 years
full-time
or
part-time
equiv.
SATAC Code 3CM089
2009
ATAR
N/A
- Program Outline
The Masters award is open to students who are graduates of health-related disciplines or who have relevant experience. Students may build on a certificate to achieve a diploma, and on a diploma to achieve a master's degree.
The program aims to stimulate students to think creatively about the the social, cultural, economic and environmental determinants of health and illness in populations and about the organisation and delivery of public health services, including policies and practices that support and improve the health of people.
The program consists of course work, comprising core courses and electives, and may include a dissertation on a research project or a practicum. While students are free to choose any combination of electives, and to make their award as general as they wish, they may choose to focus on a particular area of public health.
Our awards are well known to the South Australian Department of Health, the Commonwealth Department of Health and Ageing, as well as the Public Health Association of Australia, the Faculty of Public Health Medicine and other relevant public health bodies.
For further information or additional information, phone (08) 8303 4637 or email the Discipline's Postgraduate Administrative Officer.
- Program Structure
The program consists of course work comprising core courses in the areas of Public Health, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Health Economics, Occupational Health and Safety, Epidemiology, Health Law and Health Technology and electives in the areas above or other approved courses offered by the University. Students may also choose to complete a dissertation on a research project or a practicum.
Students may choose to make their award as general as they wish or they may choose to focus on a particular area of public health.
Students normally require at least a credit average in order to upgrade from the Grad DipPH to the MPH, and a 70% coursework average mark in order to undertake the Dissertation. - Related Programs
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Choose your applicant type to view the relevant admissions information for this program.
I am a:Domestic applicants
SATAC Code 3CM089 Annual tuition fees Commonwealth-supported place: $7,567Mid-year entry? Only if prerequisites to core subjects have been completed Enquiries University Contact Centre Selection Criteria
Graduate entry only.Completed three-year degree and submit a written statement and Curriculum Vitae to the Discipline.Additional Entry Requirements
All applicants must send to the Discipline of Public Health within 5 working days after applying the following information * a written statement of 500 words (maximum) on their reasons for wishing to undertake the program, * a Curriculum Vitae. The form for this information can be downloaded from the Discipline of Public Health website: http://health.adelaide.edu.au/publichealth/teaching/postgraduate.htmlHow to Apply
SATAC Code: 3CM089International applicants
Not an international applicant?
IELTS Overall 6.5 [more info] Annual tuition fees International student place: $23,100 Mid-year entry? No Enquiries University Contact Centre Selection Criteria
Graduate entry onlyPrerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalentEquivalent Scores
IELTSOverallReadingListeningSpeakingWriting6.56666Additional Entry Requirements
Also required at time of application: 500 word supporting statement plus two referee reportsHow to Apply
International applicants applying with Australian year 12 results
Not an international applicant applying with Australian year 12 results?
Annual tuition fees International student place: $23,100 Mid-year entry? No Enquiries University Contact Centre Selection Criteria
Graduate entry only - Areas of Specialisation
Opportunity exists for some specialisation in occupational health and safety, public health policy, health promotion, environmental health, qualitative research, epidemiology or biostatistics.
Occupational Health and Safety
The Discipline of Public Health also runs a joint postgraduate Occupational Health and Safety Management program with the University of South Australia. The graduate certificate, diploma and masters degrees have been specifically developed for those seeking a career in OHS, particularly as a manager or consultant. Core and elective courses enable participants to acquire the skills and knowledge to design, implement and evaluate OHS systems and interventions. The program is recognised by OHS professional bodies including the Safety Institute of Australia and the Australasian Faculty of Occupational Medicine.
Biostatistics
The Discipline of Public Health in collaboration with the Discipline of Statistics at the University of Adelaide offers high quality postgraduate coursework awards in Biostatistics through the Biostatistics Collaboration of Australia. [read more]
- Study Plans
The study plans
given are examples of pathways through this degree for students that commenced their program in 2010 (refer to the program rules).
Students that commenced in previous years should refer to the tabs above(referring to years) or consult their Faculty for advice.Core Courses All candidates shall complete the following core courses:
- Indigenous Health (3 units)
- Introduction to Biostatistics (3 units)
- Introduction to Epidemiology (3 units)
- Public Health Interventions (3 units)
- Social Science Research Methods for Public Health (3 units)
- Health Economics (3 units)
Electives All candidates shall complete 18 units selected from the following elective courses:
- Dental Public Health (3 units)
- Occupational Hygiene and Ergonomics (3 units)
- Public Health Practicum (6 units)
- Biostatistics (3 units)
- Diseases of Occupation (3 units)
- Epidemiological Research Methods (3 units)
- Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases (3 units)
- Public Health Ethics (3 units)
- Industrial Toxicology (3 units)
- Introduction to Environmental and Occupational Health (3 units)
- Public Health Law (3 units)
- Public Health Studies (3 units)
- Health Technology Assessment (3 units)
Or, other courses offered by this University or other universities which the Faculty approves for presentation in lieu of elective courses listed above to the value of 6 units.
Dissertation Candidates may complete a research dissertation in lieu of 12 elective units.
- Indigenous Health (3 units)
- Career Opportunities
The University's postgraduate programs in public health are intended to equip graduates for careers in public health or to broaden the public health orientation of their current work for those with established careers.
Potential careers
Government Officer, Health Administrator, Hospital Worker, Public Health, Health Officer, Workplace Consultant, Environmental Consultant, Occupational Health and Safety Officer, Food Scientist, Food Technologist, Public Health Officer, Environmental Health Officer, Epidemiologist, Health Information Manager, Health Promotion Professional, Policy Adviser
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Visit www.health.adelaide.edu.au/publichealth/ for further information or contact the Discipline of Public Health on (08) 8303 4637.
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Last updated: Monday, 25 Jul 2011
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