Master of Public Health / Master of Social Change and Development

Be empowered to address global health challenges and population health issues.

Professionals are in high demand in the sectors of population health, community development, and policy analysis. This program offers a comprehensive learning experience. You will gain the skills to navigate and influence the global and population health landscapes.

Study a combination of public health, social change and development courses, with an emphasis on practical learning.

This program is taught by esteemed academics and experts. You will learn from public health practitioners, health promotion professionals, epidemiologists, biostatisticians, and researchers. Our program enhances your capacity to affect meaningful change. Graduates will be equipped to make an impact at community, research, organisation, and policy levels.

Our curriculum builds on prior learning and equips you with the skills to:

what you will study

Our curriculum combines courses in Public Health, and Social Change and Development. These courses will advance your knowledge of:

• Professional Public Health Practice
• Disease Prevention and Control
• Health Promotion
• Health Systems
• Policy and Health Economics
• Aboriginal Health
• Project Design and Evaluation
• Development and Social Change
• Social Science Research Methods
• Social Change and Development Research Project.

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.

Upon graduation, you will be eligible for roles within the national and international health sector. You will be well-positioned for career advancement into mid-to-high-level positions.

Our graduates find rewarding careers in diverse areas such as:

• Development and planning
• Local councils
• Education
• Program or project management
• Government departments working in global development.

Based on your chosen electives you will be skilled in research and professional practice. Your skills and knowledge can be applied in:

• Population health practice
• Health promotion
• Health management
• Research methodology
• Medical statistics.

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