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AUD 35900

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 Free

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24 months

Duration

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7

IELTS

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65%

Min GPA

Program Overview

UC’s Master of Public Health will help you gain the skills needed to analyse health information and plan and manage public health programs for populations, communities and individuals. This course is delivered in partnership with the esteemed  to help you gain the skills needed to analyse health information and plan and manage public health programs for communities and populations.


Open to graduates from a wide range of fields, including clinical and non-clinical health professionals, you’ll delve into a broad range of topics including:

  • public, ecological and global health
  • epidemiology
  • biostatistics
  • health promotion,
  • health systems, policy and advocacy
  • communicable disease prevention and control
  • Indigenous health
  • health economics
  • health and environmental sustainability
  • health management including: 
    • program management 
    • program evaluation

Key features of the extended course are enhanced training in epidemiology and biostatistics and increased work-integrated learning opportunities, allowing you to apply your selected public health expertise in mentored workplace settings.


This interdisciplinary degree has a focus on the ecological model of public health that emphasises and analyses the important interactions between the social, biological, economic and environmental influences on human health. 


You’ll graduate equipped with the skills and knowledge to confidently understand and deliver the core elements of public health. Your understanding of the multiple systems in which public health operates will allow you to investigate and apply interdisciplinary and creative approaches to address real world problems, within the goals of sustainable development. 


The course also has an emphasis on health equity and the development of culturally safe public health practices with a spotlight on First Nation’s health imperatives, locally and globally.  
 

Study a Master of Public Health at UC and you will:

  • be prepared to undertake core elements and competencies for public health
  • understand the social determinants of health
  • be equipped with the skills to develop health promoting and sustaining environments
  • understand ecological public health and its real-world application
  • be able to critically analyse public health problems and develop solutions
  • possess an advanced understanding of the complex body of knowledge associated with contemporary and emerging local and global public health issues
  • demonstrate the application of knowledge and skills in interdisciplinary approaches to public health with key stakeholders
  • confidently plan and execute a substantial research-based project or capstone experience aligned with one of the key themes of the Sustainable Development Goals.
     

Work Integrated Learning (WIL)

Build valuable connections with your fellow students, resident researchers at the , and key stakeholders in Canberra (e.g. local government, public agencies, industry, NGOs and community organisations). You’ll work through a substantial research-based project and a capstone placement experience where these networks will be key to nurturing an interdisciplinary approach to public health and gaining valuable ‘real-world’ experience to support your career progression.

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Additional Information

Program Level Master's Degree

College/University Processing Time 2 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Study Work Rights (PSWR) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Feb 2026

Closed

Jul 2025

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a bachelor's degree.

    Please Note:

    • Admission to this course is competitive.
    • Applications will be assessed on the basis of academic merit and the number of available places.

    7 IELTS Score
    65 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    65% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

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    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    35900

    Tuition Fee
    (AUD)

     Free

    Application Fee
    (AUD)

    29710 Per year

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    Scholarships

    Important Updates

    We’re writing to inform you that the University of Canberra Sydney Hills is currently reviewing its scholarship offerings for 2026. As a result, all course applications are on hold until 01 September 2025.
    This pause will allow us to align your students’ applications with the new scholarship arrangements that take effect from 01 September.

     

    • Unconditional offers: If your student has an unconditional offer, please complete acceptance by 31 August 2025 to ensure the current offer remains valid and the scholarship outlined in it is retained. Offers not accepted by this date will be reviewed under the updated scholarship arrangements.
    • Conditional and provisional offers: These will be reassessed under the updated 2026 scholarships. 
       


    UC Alumni Scholarships
    Awarded to UC Alumni applying to study a course at UC, subject to meeting the UC and PG qualifying criteria.

    Diplomatic students not eligible.

    Eligible courses:

    Scholarships are available for all UC Alumni undertaking CRICOS-registered programs at University of Canberra’s Australian campuses, excluding:

    • Higher Degree by Research (HDR) programs
    • Standalone (1 Year) Honours degrees
    • Non-award courses
    • Programs delivered at offshore campuses
    • Following courses:
      • Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Medical Imaging)
      • Master of Medical Imaging
      • Master of Nursing Practice (Graduate Entry)
      • Master of Occupational Therapy
      • Master of Physiotherapy
      • Master of Speech Pathology
      • Graduate Certificates and Graduate Diplomas
    • NOTE: Bachelor of Nursing can only be considered for the 10% discount scholarships.

    Academic achievement requirements include:

    • For 10% Scholarship: All Alumni
    • For 30% Scholarship: GPA 5.5 out of 7, or 75% (or equivalent grade) or higher
    Open Always Open
    Student type International
    Level of study Undergraduate, Postgraduate
    Value 10% & 30% off Tuition fees
    Study area Exclusions apply
    Special criteria Academic achievement

     


     

    UC International Merit Scholarships
    Awarded to commencing international students applying to study a course at UC, subject to meeting the UC and PG qualifying criteria.

    Diplomatic students not eligible.

    Eligible courses:

    Scholarships are available for all commencing international students undertaking CRICOS-registered programs at University of Canberra’s Australian campuses, excluding:

    • Higher Degree by Research (HDR) programs
    • Standalone (1 Year) Honours degrees
    • Non-award courses
    • Programs delivered at offshore campuses
    • Following courses:
      • Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Medical Imaging)
      • Master of Medical Imaging
      • Master of Nursing Practice (Graduate Entry)
      • Master of Occupational Therapy
      • Master of Physiotherapy
      • Master of Speech Pathology
      • Graduate Certificates and Graduate Diplomas

    Academic achievement requirements include:

    • For 10% Scholarship: GPA 5 out of 7,
    • 70% (or equivalent grade) or higher for Bachelor degrees
    • 65% (or equivalent grade) or higher for Masters degree
    Open Always Open
    Student type International
    Level of study Undergraduate, Postgraduate
    Value 10% off Tuition Fees
    Study area Exclusions apply
    Special criteria Academic achievement

     



    UC High Achievers Scholarships

    Awarded to commencing international students applying to a UC undergraduate and postgraduate coursework degree at UC's Australian campuses. All applicants are assessed for a scholarship at the time of application to the course at UC. No further application is required.

    Diplomatic students not eligible.

    Scholarship is available to students in: All Countries

    Eligible courses:

    Scholarships are available for all commencing international students undertaking CRICOS-registered programs at University of Canberra’s Australian campuses, excluding:

    • Higher Degree by Research (HDR) programs
    • Standalone (1 Year) Honours degrees
    • Non-award courses
    • Programs delivered at offshore campuses
    • Following courses:
      • Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Medical Imaging)
      • Bachelor of Nursing
      • Master of Medical Imaging
      • Master of Nursing Practice (Graduate Entry)
      • Master of Occupational Therapy
      • Master of Physiotherapy
      • Master of Speech Pathology
      • Graduate Certificates and Graduate Diplomas

    Academic achievement requirements include:

    • GPA 5.5 out of 7
    • 80% (or equivalent grade) or higher for Bachelor degrees
    • 75% (or equivalent grade) or higher for Masters degree
    Open Always Open
    Student type International
    Level of study Undergraduate, Postgraduate
    Value 20% off Tuition Fees
    Study area Exclusions apply
    Special criteria Academic achievement

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