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Master of Public Health MPH
2009

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Location: North Terrace Campus
Duration: 1.5 years (full-time or part-time? equivalent)
Degree/Award: Masters by Coursework

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.

Admission Information

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Domestic applicants

Not a domestic applicant? ?

SATAC Code 3CM089
Annual tuition fees ?
Commonwealth-supported place: $7,412
Mid-year entry? Yes
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Selection Criteria ?

Graduate entry only.
You must have a 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.html

How to Apply ?

SATAC Code: 3CM089

International applicants

Not an international applicant? ?

IELTS Total 6.5 [more info]
Annual tuition fees ? International student place: $22,000
Mid-year entry? No
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Selection Criteria ?

Graduate entry only
Prerequisites ?

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Equivalent Scores
IELTS
Total
Reading
Listening
Speaking
Writing
6.5
6
6
6
6
Additional Entry Requirements ?

Also required at time of application: 500 word supporting statement plus two referee reports

How 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: $22,000
Mid-year entry? No
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Selection Criteria ?

Graduate entry only
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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]

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Study Plans

The study plans ? given are examples of pathways through this degree. For a complete description, see the program rules.

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.

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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

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Program Rules

www.health.adelaide.edu.au

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Further Information

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Last updated: Tuesday, 9 Jun 2009

Student Profile

"Quality education, a beautiful campus, comfortable and convenient accommodation."

Taylor Ryan

I considered other universities in Australia and Europe, and decided on the University of Adelaide because it offered the full package – a quality education, a beautiful campus, comfortable and convenient accommodation, and a great range of support services and activities.

I was looking for a one-year postgraduate teaching qualification, and Adelaide had that, plus it’s a well-respected Group of Eight university with a reputation for being one of the best. The program is comprehensive, striking the right balance between theory and practical experience, and I’ve found the lecturers to be really helpful and accommodating.

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