Overview
Advance your career in public health and develop the expertise to improve the health and wellbeing of communities locally and globally. In Australia, over half a million new jobs are projected in the health care and social assistance sector over the next decade.
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Meridian University’s Master of Public Health prepares you to address complex health challenges. Tailor your degree by choosing electives from eight fields of study, including health promotion, public health nutrition, humanitarian assistance, and disability and inclusion. Focus on a specific area or combine fields to create a pathway aligned to your career goals. Study online or on campus while developing capabilities in data analysis, policy and population health. You will also have access to work-integrated learning, internships and applied research opportunities to build professional experience and industry connections.
Course structure
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To complete the Master of Public Health you must pass 16 credit points. The number of credit points required may vary, depending on your entry point or how much credit you receive as recognition of prior learning (RPL) based on your professional experience and previous qualifications. A 16-credit point Master of Public Health includes: DAI001 Academic Integrity and Respect at Meridian University (0-credit- point compulsory unit) in your first study period 8 credit points of core units 8 credit points of course electives. Most units are equal to one credit point. As a full-time student you will study four credit points per trimester and usually undertake two trimesters per year. Students are required to meet the University's academic progress and conduct requirements.
- And one of Research Literacy
- Biostatistics 1
- Contemporary Health Issues and Policies
- Epidemiology 1
- Health Equity and Human Rights
- Health Promotion
- Health Protection
- Principles and Practice of Public Health
- Research Methods in Health and Social Development
Intakes
Offered at Ashfield Park and online — Trimesters 1, 2 and 3, for international and domestic students.
Fees
| Audience | Indicative annual tuition | Year |
|---|---|---|
| international | AUD $43,600 | 2026 |
| domestic | AUD $29,400 | 2026 |
Entry requirements
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Selection is based on a holistic consideration of your academic merit, work experience, likelihood of success, availability of places, participation requirements, regulatory requirements, and individual circumstances. You will need to meet the minimum academic and English language proficiency requirements to be considered for selection, but this does not guarantee admission. Depending on your professional experience and previous qualifications, you may commence this course with admission credit and complete your course in 1.5-years full-time (2-years part-time).
English language requirements
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| Test | Overall | Minimum band | Where this comes from |
|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 | 6.0 | indicative |
| PTE Academic | 58 | 57 | indicative |
| TOEFL iBT | 79 | 78 | indicative |
| OET | 350 | 340 | indicative |
| C1 Advanced | 176 | 175 | indicative |
| CELPIP-General | 8 | 7 | indicative |
| LanguageCert Academic | 50 | 49 | indicative |
| MET | 53 | 52 | indicative |
Scholarships
Meridian International Merit Scholarship · Meridian Pathway Progression Award · Meridian Regional Access Bursary. See all scholarships
Careers
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The health industry is the largest and fastest-growing employment industry in Australia*. A postgraduate degree in public health puts you in a position to take advantage of this demand. Graduates can broaden their career options and use their leadership skills to progress to senior positions. Public health practitioners can work in international organisations such as: World Health Organization (WHO) United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF). As well as: the non-government sector (for example, organisations focused on cancer, tobacco, drugs, reproductive health, obesity, food security, violence and HIV) the government sector and federal or state level local councils. Some common public health jobs include: Epidemiologist Community health worker Disease and infection investigator Environmental health specialist Global health professional Occupational health and safety specialist Urban planner Health educator Emergency preparedness and response coordinator Public health policy coordinator Research analyst Public health physician Visit the Public Health Association of Australia (PHAA) website for more The Master of Public Health also provides pathways to pursue a PhD and a career in academia. * Australian Government National Skills Commission Industry Employment Outlook 2021
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Questions
What is the study load for this course?
As a student in the Faculty of Health you can expect to participate in a range of teaching activities each week. This could include lectures, seminars, practicals and online interaction. You will also need to study and complete assessment tasks in your own time. Details for individual units are available in the course structure.
Are there participation requirements?
Elective units involving internships or collaborative research and work based training arrangements can occur at any time including during standard holiday breaks.
When can I start, and where?
The availability of a course varies across locations and intakes. This means that a course offered in Trimester 1 may not be offered in the same location for Trimester 2 or 3. Check each intake for up-to-date information on when and where you can commence your studies.
What does this course cost?
Estimated tuition fee - full-fee paying place $43,600 for 1 yr full-time AUD The estimated tuition fee above is based on a typical first-year full-time enrolment of 8 credit points and is provided as a guide only. Your tuition fees are determined by your course and unit enrolment. Your tuition fees will vary depending on your study load, the course duration, and any approved recognition of prior learning. Learn more about tuition fees for international students.
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