Master of Public Health (Online)

100% online flexible learning

Our online Master of Public Health is designed to fit your life. You’ll study one subject at a time, giving you more breaks throughout the year and helping you achieve deeper focus.

Study where and when it suits you, so you’re in control.

Structure:

• 12 subjects (150 credit points)
• 3 elective streams
• 6 core subjects plus 4 electives
• Public health project (2 subjects)
• Study 1 subject per 8-week study period
• Graduate in as soon as 24 months.

As well as your core and elective subjects, your course will conclude with a research project designed to integrate and apply the knowledge and skills you have acquired during your studies.

Elective streams

Align your study with your goals. Choose from three career-relevant options to hone your specialist expertise in public health.

General public health

Gain a robust foundation in public health with the flexibility to add electives that align with your career goals.

You’ll explore topics such as biostatistics, qualitative research, public health planning and leadership while engaging with a diverse range of health sector leaders, experts and peers.

With practical applications embedded in every subject, you’ll be able to apply your learning to your professional practice from day one.

Health leadership

Advance your career and lead positive change in public health as you learn to anticipate, identify, navigate and respond to this ever-evolving sector.

With support from health leaders, experts and peers, you’ll explore the practical aspects of leadership and the implementation of public health programs, discovering the unique challenges and external contexts that demand this high level of expertise.

Health economics

Promote health equity and influence fairer public health systems. You’ll explore economic evaluation with a focus on key methodologies, study designs and important specialist insights to address inequities.

Become an expert advocate for equitable healthcare access guided by contemporary frameworks and support from health leaders, experts and peers.

Public health project

After completing your core and elective subjects, online Master of Public Health students undertake a research project. Over two subjects, you’ll integrate and apply what you have learnt, formulating a research question, conducting a literature review, designing a methodology and carrying out research activities.

Your project may encompass various approaches, including data analysis, policy evaluation, the development of a robust research protocol, and more, providing a valuable opportunity to deepen your expertise and contribute to your area of interest.