Master of Public Health
    Duration2 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 22,662 / Year
    Next IntakeJuly 1, 2026

    Master of Public Health

    About

    Overview

    ACU’s Master of Public Health (MPH) program equips graduates with specialised knowledge, understanding and skills in public health to improve and advance population health and well-being. ACU’s MPH prepares graduates to practice with a community, national or global focus, and with an ethical, social justice perspective.

    ACU’s MPH allows students to develop advanced and specialised knowledge across the discipline of public health, with an emphasis on evidence-based practice, rigorous intellectual inquiry, innovation and thought leadership, and effective communication and advocacy skills.

    Students may choose to complete their MPH through a Research Pathway (undertaking additional research training and completion of a minor thesis) or a Capstone Pathway (involving a capstone experience, such as a practice-based project). Elective units and a specialisation option are also available.

    Commonwealth Supported Places are available for this course. See the Courses costs section below, under Fees.

    ACU strongly encourages students to be fully vaccinated. With our industry and community placement partners requiring vaccination, and with public health orders regularly changing - students can avoid interruption to their studies, placement and graduation requirements by becoming fully vaccinated.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    An applicant must also comply with the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.

    International students need to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements as defined in the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.

    To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have:

    a. a Bachelor degree (or higher) or equivalent;

    or

    b. successfully completed a Graduate Diploma in Public Health;

    and

    c. Either:

    1. A grade point average of at least 4.2 on the ACU 7 point scale in a Bachelor degree; or
    2. A minimum of two years professional experience in health (or related field), including Honours or other postgraduate study in health; or
    3. Suitable practical experience in public health, global health or humanitarian assistance to the satisfaction of the course coordinator.

    Disclaimer: The course entry requirements above are for 2025 Admission.

    English Requirements

    • IELTSMin 6.5

    English Program Requirements

    Career

    Careers

    Approximately half of all Master of Public Health graduates are employed within the health sector, with others finding opportunities within education, government and services sectors in managerial, analytical and program-/project-based roles.

    Our graduates have pursued careers in:

    • the health sector
    • education
    • government
    • service sectors

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    22,662 / year

    Master of Public Health

    Australian Catholic University

    Australian Catholic University

    Australia

    Australia, Sydney