Master of Public Health Advanced

Overview

The Master of Public Health Advanced at the University of Wollongong is designed to give students a broad introduction to public health. It also enables students to develop knowledge and skills in one of four specialist areas in which the University excels: health promotion, public health nutrition, occupational health and safety, and social marketing for health. The University has a strong teaching tradition which supports students to study part or full time, on-campus or off-campus.

In addition to completing the MPH program, students in the MPHAdv complete a 24 credit point research project which provides them with an opportunity to undertake independent study in an area of interest.

Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge

Applicants normally apply to transfer into the MPHAdv in the final session of their MPH program. A minimum of a credit average in the MPH subjects is required, together with the availability of an appropriate academic supervisor.

International students are required to have achieved an overall IELTS score of 6.5, with a minimum level of 6.0 in all bands of reading and writing, speaking and listening.

Course Requirements

The Master of Public Health Advanced requires the successful completion of 72 credit points of subjects in accordance with the table below.

The Master of Public Health Advanced articulates with the Master of Public Health such that students in the MPH may apply to transfer to the MPHAdv and receive credit for all subjects completed in the MPH. Please note however that an application to transfer into the MPHAdv must be lodged prior to an application to graduate from the MPH in order to receive the maximum amount of credit should the transfer be approved. Students considering this option must seek academic advice before lodging an application for transfer or graduation.

Further Information

A/Prof Heather Yeatman
Course Coordinator
+61 2 4221 3153
hyeatman@uow.edu.au