Duration
2 years full time / 4 years part time
Mode (Location)
Online
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Intake
January, March, April, June, August, October
Key dates
Key dates
Fees
AUD $27,000 (2026 indicative first year fee). Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) are not available
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Student experience
Overview
Our online courses draw on contemporary learning and technology to deliver innovative, flexible and exciting study.
As an online Master of Public Health student, you will:
- Find freedom with the choice of how and where you study
- Have more control over your learning with the ability to take breaks from study when needed
- Receive ongoing one-on-one support from application through to graduation
- Access resources and support systems designed to help you succeed
- Experience personalised interactions from expert educators who value your development
- Gain a competitive edge with a recognised qualification from Australia’s top university (2026 QS World University Rankings).
Learn from world-leading academics
This career-enhancing course has been developed by influential, award-winning academics with global experience supported by real-world clinical outcomes. You’ll learn from their insights into public health systems, structures, analysis and human-centric approaches as you advance your own public health career.
Profile
Nathan Stam
Associate Professor Nathan Stam (MPhil, PhD) is a public health leader, clinician, and academic specialising in pharmacology, toxicology, and addiction research. He is the Director of Teaching and Learning at the Melbourne School of Population and Global Health and a Principal Research Fellow at North Richmond Community Health.
A/Prof Stam’s work focuses on acute opioid toxicity, opioid dependence, and interventions to reduce opioid-related harms. He has made significant contributions to addressing heroin overdoses and advancing pharmacotherapy in critical care medicine, including as Executive Manager of the Medically Supervised Injecting Room at North Richmond Community Health, among other leadership roles. Dr Stam holds a PhD in Public Health from Monash University and an MPhil in Neuroscience from the University of Melbourne.