OpenMaster degree (coursework)Health

Master of Public Health and Tropical Medicine

ProviderJames Cook University
Course code: SIA-13964UniversityStudy area: HealthCourse data availableData JSON

Course overview

Specialise in public health issues relevant to tropical Australia, surrounding nations and developing countries. Pursue your passion with a Master of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, one of only two degrees of this kind offered globally. Complete most of your studies online, and benefit from immersive learning experiences in the north of Queensland by studying elective block mode subjects that focus on tropical, rural, remote and Indigenous communities. Develop your professional judgement and ethical decision making using evidence-based approaches. Use your knowledge and expertise in public health core competencies and tropical medicine to become an effective leader for positive change in the communities in which you work.

Entry requirements

Postgraduate and higher courses usually use academic prerequisites, degree equivalence and English-language requirements.

Postgraduate entry

AQF level 7 bachelor degree in a relevant discipline; equivalent AQF level 7 bachelor degree in a relevant discipline Equivalent

English requirement
IELTS Academic 6.5

If your current English result is below direct entry, consider the university-recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package; successful completion at the required level can usually satisfy English entry without another English test.

Course curriculum

Course structure, credit points and subject sequence

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