Master of Public Health

Kick-start a rewarding career in public health in just one year.

Our program welcomes individuals from various educational backgrounds, particularly those engaged in health departments and community organisations. This program provides a comprehensive introduction to public health, where you will be empowered to address and evaluate public health issues, both locally and globally.

A Graduate Certificate in Public Health is also available to study and can be used as a pathway into the masters program.

Taught by public health practitioners, health promotion professionals, epidemiologists, biostatisticians, and researchers. Graduates are eligible for a credit transfer into the Master of Clinical Epidemiology.

There is an opportunity to incorporate research projects into your studies. You may conduct Health Impact Assessments and pursue further research pathways. You will have access to our exclusive public health career support program.

what you will study

The core courses you will study include:

• Professional public health practice
• Disease prevention and control
• Health promotion
• Health systems
• Policy and health economics
• Aboriginal health.

You can also participate in our tailored Public Health Career Support Program. This program has been designed with career coaching experts. You will gain insights into your strengths, values, and aspirations. You will explore diverse career opportunities in public health. This program empowers students with the confidence and skills to thrive.

Find out when applications close for available intakes

Review the information below and submit your application now.

This program is open to online international students. Applications to study online are now open. Review the information below and submit your application now.

Both students and education agents can submit applications online. This is our preferred way of application. You can save your application after you have started, and come back to it later.

To ensure a smooth application process, please complete the following steps before applying:

Note: Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the University of Newcastle’s English Language Proficiency requirements.

Applicants who do not speak English as a first language must demonstrate that they meet the University's English proficiency requirement. Further information regarding English language proficiency requirements can be found at the English Language Proficiency for Admission Policy.

In the application portal, you can enter the program you wish to study and upload relevant documents needed as part of your application. It is recommended you submit your application a minimum of 12 weeks before your intended semester of trimester start date.

Our graduates are equipped to work in diverse public health sectors.

After graduating, you'll be prepared for roles such as:

• Health Educator
• Health Promotion Officer
• Field Scientist/Practitioner
• Public Health Surveillance Officer
• Policy Officer
• Health Communications Specialist.

Our curriculum is aligned with the recommendation of the Council of Academic Public Health Institutions Australasia (CAPHIA). Our graduates are eligible to apply for membership with the Public Health Association of Australia.

(Graduate Outcomes Survey 2021-2023, postgraduate Health Services)