Postgraduate
Master of Public Health
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Careers and further study
Take your studies to a new level with a postgraduate degree and discover what career opportunities lie ahead.
Career Pathways
Career Opportunities
Policy Analyst
Program or Project Manager
Research Officer
Health Promotion Officer
Fees and scholarships
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Postgraduate - fee paying students
Annual course fees are calculated based on a standard annual study load of 48 credit points.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.
Cost of living
Postgraduate – onshore students
Annual course fees are calculated based on a standard annual study load of 48 credit points.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.
Cost of living
Admission requirements
If you’re interested in furthering your career by studying this postgraduate degree, find out the admission details below.
Admission Requirements
(a)(i) a bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA; or
(ii) a Graduate Certificate in Population Health Studies, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA;
and
(b) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 60 per cent.
(2) Applicants who have or have had a progress status of 'Suspended' or 'Excluded' against courses 92550 or 92560 are not eligible for admission.
Ranking and Selection Process
English competency
How to apply
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Course details
About The Course
Quick Details
- Available 2020
- Perth (Crawley campus)
- Full-time
- Part-time
- On-campus
- Partially Online
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- The estimated time commitment for a standard full-time enrolment is approximately 40 hours per week (over 13 weeks) which includes contact hours, personal study and examinations.
- Postgraduate
- 91550
- 003032A
Postgraduate Studies in Public Health
Course Structure
Postgraduate coursework degrees and combined (coursework and research) degrees comprise a number of units. Refer to the course structure for more information.
Master of Public Health with Specialisation
UWA also offers a Master of Public Health with Specialisation. This two-year course includes a specialisation unit with a dissertation and practicum, offering you the chance to specialise in Public Health Foundations, Applied Public Health or Public Health Methodology.
You can begin this course by enrolling in the Graduate Certificate in Population Health Studies which is a six-month full time course.
Research projects
As a world-class research university, UWA offers research opportunities of the highest calibre that will prepare you well for a career in the health industry. Your initial research training can be completed during the Master of Public Health with a 12-point or 24-point dissertation. This can lead to enrolment in a Master of Philosophy (MPhil) or Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). View our Research Booklet [PDF, 1.6MB] which lists all 2020 projects and dissertations.
Penelope Strauss
Penelope Strauss
Penelope Strauss is a 2016 graduate of the UWA Master of Public Health. In 2018 she was recognised as an AMP Tomorrow Maker for her work with young transgender (trans) people.
During her Master of Public Health, Penelope launched Trans Pathways – the largest study of trans youth ever conducted in Australia. It focused on the mental health and access to health services of 859 young participants, as well as challenges such as discrimination, bullying and homelessness. The horrific revelation that almost half of the young participants had attempted suicide drove Penelope to dedicate her career to this issue. She is currently completing her PhD through the School of Population and Global Health at UWA and Telethon Kids Institute. Penelope's research is focused on data from the Trans Pathways study, and what forms of support may help to alleviate and prevent distress in trans young people. The AMP Foundation grant will help her to discover what helped young trans people through their periods of depression and suicidal thoughts, in the hope that their experiences will guide the development of an intervention program.
“My Master of Public Health degree from UWA provided me with a strong foundation to launch me into my PhD and future research career. My MPH inspired me to look at health issues from different angles to see how we can improve the mental health of young people using evidence-based approaches.”
Shauna Jacob
Shauna Jacob
School of Population and Global Health
