The Master of Public Health Extension provides a comprehensive introduction to public health. The extended degree allows you to tailor your learning to your career aspirations by completing additional specialisations or elective subjects.
Students will study four foundational (core) subjects in public health and can choose to specialise in the following:
- Social systems
- Big data and decision science
- Indigenous health
- Public health practice
- Public health research (See details below for admission requirements)
- Climate and environment
Students may choose to complete an additional specialisation and/or public health electives from the study areas above. Specialisation is not a requirement for this degree.
Additionally, the Master of Public Health Extension has a strong focus on Work Integrated Learning, industry connections, and practical placements (available through the Public Health Practice specialisation), where you may apply theoretical knowledge into practice.
See the course handbook for more information.
Fee subsidised places available
UOW is offering Commonwealth supported places (CSPs) for all of our postgraduate coursework degrees in 2025. This means the Australian government will subsidise your tuition fees by up to 75%. To be eligible for this fee subsidy, you must meet the following criteria: Be a domestic student, i.e. an Australian or New Zealand citizen, a permanent resident of Australia or a permanent Australian Humanitarian visa holder.
You can specialise in a major by choosing from the following: