Key changes in population characteristics, such as an ageing demographic, along with an increased focus on mental health and the rise of lifestyle-related diseases like obesity, are reshaping the public health landscape. These changes, together with an increased focus on preventative healthcare and the global impact of crises like pandemics, have led to a surge in demand for public health professionals who can think critically, act quickly and drive real change across communities. The Master of Public Health – innovative, interdisciplinary and future-focused – will prepare you for a dynamic career dedicated to preventing disease, promoting health and addressing health-related issues in our globalised world. The degree’s strong research focus also provides the opportunity to progress into a Master of Research or a PhD, either in an area of faculty expertise – such as advocacy, economics, infectious diseases, nutrition, physical activity and more – or in a field of your choosing. All this will take place under the guidance of world-renowned leaders at Australia’s only fully integrated health sciences centre, Macquarie University Health.
Postgraduate and higher courses usually use academic prerequisites, degree equivalence and English-language requirements.
AQF level 7 bachelors qualification in a related field or recognised equivalent
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.
Current-course cases first, supplemented by same-institution scored cases.
Course structure, credit points and subject sequence
Refer to the institution course handbook.
Official course, fees, admissions, English, curriculum and related sources.
