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Master of Public Health (HLM101.1)
Please note these are the 2021 details for this course
| Selection rank | Delivery mode | Location | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blended |
Bruce, Canberra |
1.5 years | |
| Faculty | Discipline(s) | Available teaching periods | UAC code |
| Faculty of Health | Discipline of Public Health |
880735 | |
| Fees | English language requirements | ||
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English language requirements
There are non-standard English language requirements for this course. To be eligible you must have an overall IELTS Academic score (or equivalent) of 7.0, with no band score below 6.5. For alternate/equivalent ways of meeting the English requirements for this course please view the English Proficiency Requirements document on the university website.
Delivery mode
Blended: Mixture of online and on campus units are available.
On campus: Units are delivered on campus.
Online: All units are online.
Online Plus: Units are available online, except where attendance at a physical location is required for placement or professional accreditation.
Location
All course material is developed and delivered via the location listed. Online units do not require on campus attendance.
Selection rank
The selection rank is the minimum ATAR plus adjustment factors required for admission to the program in the previous year. This is an indicative guide only as ranks change each year depending on demand.
Fees disclaimer
Annual fee rates
The fees shown are the annual fee rates for the course. The annual rate is the fee that applies to standard full-time enrolment, which is 24 credit points. The final fee charged is based on the proportion of 24 credit points in which a student enrols. Students enrolled in a Commonwealth Support Place (CSP) are required to make a contribution towards the cost of their education, which is set by the Commonwealth Government. Information on Commonwealth Supported Places, HECS-HELP and how fees are calculated can be found here.
Please note: Course fees are assessed annually and are subject to change.
| Academic entry requirements | Delivery mode | Location | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blended |
Bruce, Canberra |
1.5 years | |
| Faculty | Discipline(s) | Available teaching periods | CRICOS code |
| Faculty of Health | Discipline of Public Health |
0101072 | |
| Fees | English language requirements | ||
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View requirements | ||
Fees disclaimer
Annual fee rates
The fees shown are the annual fee rates for the course. The annual rate is the fee that applies to standard full-time enrolment, which is 24 credit points. The final fee charged is based on the proportion of 24 credit points in which a student enrols. Information on how fees are calculated can be found here.
Please note: Course fees are assessed annually and are subject to change.
Delivery mode
Blended: Mixture of online and on campus units are available.
On campus: Units are delivered on campus.
Online: All units are online.
Online Plus: Units are available online, except where attendance at a physical location is required for placement or professional accreditation.
English language requirements
There are non-standard English language requirements for this course. To be eligible you must have an overall IELTS Academic score (or equivalent) of 7.0, with no band score below 6.5. For alternate/equivalent ways of meeting the English requirements for this course please view the English Proficiency Requirements document on the university website.
Location
All course material is developed and delivered via the location listed. Online units do not require on campus attendance.
Academic entry requirements
To study at UC, you’ll need to meet our academic entry requirements and any admission requirements specific to your course. Please read your course admission requirements below. To find out whether you meet UC’s academic entry requirements, visit our academic entry requirements page.
This degree in Public Health delivers a model of postgraduate public health training which aims to draw participants from a range of disciplines and offer a flexible program to meet the needs and interests of students. The program takes a broad ecological approach highlighting the interdependence between human health and ecosystems. As such, the program acknowledges the complexity and interrelatedness of contemporary and emerging public health concerns. The program reflects the need for an interdisciplinary public health workforce with a broad range of primary skills plus specialised skills which extend beyond the traditional biomedical boundary. As such, this will be a unique approach to public health training in Australia. The program builds on the current strengths of the University. Program Description The Master of Public Health prepares graduates to work in a wide variety of fields by drawing on a broad range of courses across public health, environmental health, land use and urban planning, sociology, community development, health management, health promotion and international development. Students may come from a range of backgrounds and the degree can be tailored to meet the interest and needs of students. This interdisciplinary degree has a focus on the ecological model of public health that emphasises and analyses the important interactions between the social, biological, economic and environmental determinants of human health in an ecological framework. The program equips students with skills and knowledge in assessment and management of health hazards and in the development of health promoting and sustaining environments and prepares students to bridge between professions to facilitate an interdisciplinary approach to contemporary public and environmental health problems. The program prepares students to undertake the core elements of public health in addition to understanding the multiple systems in which public health is central to operations.
A completed bachelor degree.
Admission to this course is competitive. Applications will be assessed on the basis of academic merit and the number of available places.
Assumed knowledge
Students are expected to have basic competency in understanding of bio-statistical concepts.
Periods course is open for new admissions
This course is not open for new admissions.
Credit arrangements
There are currently no formal credit transfer arrangements for entry to this course. Any previous study or work experience will only be considered as part of the application process in accordance with current course rules and university policy.
Master of Public Health (HLM101) | 36 credit points
Open Electives - 6 credit points as follows
- - Must pass 6 credit points from anywhere in the University, subject to the approval of the Course Convener.
In addition to course requirements, in order to successfully complete your course you must meet the inherent requirements. Please refer to the inherent requirements statement applicable to your course
UC - Canberra, Bruce
Year 1
Semester 1
Year 2
Year 1
Semester 2
One Restricted Choice Unit
Year 2
Semester 1
One Restricted Choice Unit
Course duration
An accelerated study plan is recommended over three semesters and winter term full-time or part-time equivalent. Based on a standard full time study plan, standard 1.5 years full time or part time equivalent. Maximum 6 years.
Learning outcomes
| Learning outcomes | Related graduate attributes |
|---|---|
| Learning outcomes for the Master of Public Health in addition to the above: Graduates of the Master Degree of Public Health will be able to: - demonstrate specialised knowledge and skills in the practice of ecological public health; - demonstrate advanced understanding of the complex body of knowledge associated with contemporary and emerging local and global public health concerns; - demonstrate specialised skills to critically analyse, synthesise, and interpret public health information; -demonstrate an advanced body of knowledge that includes the understanding of recent developments and skills of research principles and methods applicable to ecological public health; - demonstrate the application of knowledge and skills in interdisciplinary approaches to public health concerns with a broad range of partners; - cognitive skills to demonstrate mastery of theoretical knowledge and to reflect critically on theory and professional practice or scholarship; - investigate, analyse and synthesise complex information, problems, concepts and theories and to apply established theories to different bodies of knowledge or practice; - the application of knowledge and skills with high level personal autonomy and accountability; and - to plan and execute a substantial research based project, capstone experience and/or piece of scholarship. |
Graduates of a Master Degree of Public Health will be able to: - think globally about issues in their profession; - adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries; - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas; - evaluate and adopt new technology; - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems; - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict; - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload; -understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures; -communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings; - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives; - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives; and - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development. |
| Learning outcomes for the Graduate Diploma in Public Health, in addition to the above: - Students will have a critical understanding of public health methods and their application; - Students will have an understanding of public health practice in the global setting; and - Students will be able to critically analyse public health problems and develop solutions using an ecological perspective. |
- think globally about issues in their profession; - understand issues in their profession; and - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives from the perspective of other cultures. |
| Learning outcomes for the Graduate Certificate in Public Health: - Students will have a critical understanding of research methods in public health from an ecological perspective; and - Students will have an understanding of ecological public health and its application to real world problems. |
- Students will have entry levels skills to work in public health; and - Students will be able to review public health issues from an ecological perspective. |
Awards
| Award | Official abbreviation |
|---|---|
| Master of Public Health | M PubHealth |
Alternative exits
Alternative exit award Graduate Certificate in Public Health:
Students may exit early from the Master course if they have passed 12 credit points from the following units:
6486 Research Planning PG
9594 Epidemiology and Principles of Research PG
10054 Ecological Public Health PG
10058 Health Promotion Principles and Practice PG
10063 Principles and Practice of Interdisciplinary Public Health PG
Alternative exit award Graduate Diploma in Public Health:
Students may exit early from the Master course if they have passed 24 credit points as follows:
a. Must have passed 18 credit points from:
6486 Research Planning PG
9593 Research Project in Health PG (6)
9594 Epidemiology and Principles of Research PG
10054 Ecological Public Health PG
10057 Health Economics PG
10058 Health Promotion Principles and Practice PG
10063 Principles and Practice of Interdisciplinary Public Health PG
AND
b. Must have passed 6 credit points from:
10053 Communicable Disease Control PG
10055 Global Health PG
10059 Health Risk Assessment and Communication PG
10061 Limits to Growth PG
Enquiries
| Student category | Contact details |
|---|---|
| Prospective Domestic Students: | Email study@canberra.edu.au or Phone 1800 UNI CAN (1800 864 226) |
| Current and Commencing Students: | Email: Health.Student@canberra.edu.au or Phone: 1300 301 727 |
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