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Master of Public Health

ProviderUniversity of Southern Queensland
Course code: SIA-169820UniversityStudy area: HealthCourse data availableData JSON

Course overview

Prepare for the emerging healthcare challenges of the 21st century and study USQs Master of Public Health. Make an impact in local and global communities to address social, cultural, economic, and environmental health issues. You will develop your analytical, research, and communication skills and undertake public health practice in the community. Explore epidemiology, social and behavioural determinants of health, health systems, environmental and physical determinants of health, as well as health promotion. 200 hours of industry placements alongside residential schools provide a rich learning experience that will see you ideally positioned to grasp employment opportunities with your own emerging networks of colleagues. Experience flexible study offerings and study online while progressing your career.

Entry requirements

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

Postgraduate entry

Completed a 3-year or 4-year bachelor degreeor equivalent, in the area of health with a 4. 8 GPA or higher.

  • completed a 3-year or 4-year bachelor degreeor equivalent, in a different discipline with a 4. 8 GPA or higher, and completed 1 year of full-time work experience in a healthcare setting.
  • completed USQs Graduate Certificate of Public Health or Graduate Diploma of Public Health with a 4. 8 GPA or higher.
English requirement
IELTS Academic 6.5, no band below 6

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

Course curriculum not yet available

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