The Master of Public Health programme is an internationally recognised public health
qualification for students intending a career in disease prevention, surveillance,
health promotion, epidemiology and other areas.
This programme is offered by the School of Population Health.
Some courses
in this subject area are offered in a Flexible learning format.
Find out about studying for a
Masters at the School of Population Health.
Eligibility
To be eligible to enter a 120 point MPH an applicant must have completed a
PGDipPH (or equivalent qualification) with at least a B average. To be eligible
to enter a 240 point MPH an applicant must have completed a relevant degree with
at least a B average in their final year of study.
Duration and points value
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Points required: |
120 |
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Time to complete: |
Research masters - Within one year if enrolled full-time, within two years if enrolled
part-time |
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Taught masters - Within one year if enrolled full-time, within four years if enrolled
part-time |
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Start semester: |
One or two |
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Points required: |
240 |
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Time to complete: |
Research masters - Within two years if enrolled full-time, within
four years if enrolled
part-time |
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Taught masters - Within two years if enrolled full-time, within
eight years if enrolled
part-time |
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Start semester: |
One or two |
To ensure you
enrol on time, please visit our postgraduate study section and follow
our Step-by-step guide
to enrolment.
Research masters
240 points
OR
120 Points
- 120 points POPLHLTH 796 - Thesis
OR
Taught masters
240 points
120 points
Important information
Places on the taught programme are limited. Priority may be given to applications
received on or before the closing date of 8 December.
Once you start this programme you will need to enrol continuously (each semester)
until the programme is finished. If you need to take a break you must apply
for a suspension.
This programme has a total enrolment clause of 160 points. This is the maximum number
of points you can enrol in (including failed or withdrawn courses) towards this
programme.
Regulations
Detailed information about admission criteria, programme structure and content,
and the schedule of courses can be found in the the
University Calendar regulations for the Master of Public Health.
These should also be read in conjunction with the University's
General Regulations - Masters Degrees.
Interested in this programme?
Detailed information about the courses and topic in the programme can be found
on the Public Health subject page.
Programme contacts
