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Master of Public Health

Enhance your research and career prospects. Develop, analyse, and implement public policy. Conduct and interpret research that changes lives.

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Student ?
Campus ?
Delivery ?
Flexible
Duration
1 year full-time, or part-time equivalent
Starts
  • Autumn 2025
  • Spring 2025
  • Autumn 2026
  • Spring 2026
Codes
CRICOS: 109392G
UOW: 3199

Overview

The Master of Public Health is a flexible one-year degree designed to provide a broad introduction to public health. You will engage in innovative learning experiences where you will gain advanced work-ready skills and develop a keen analytical and social lens to address issues of global health significance.

You will study four foundational (core) public health subjects, select elective subjects or complete a specialisation from the following:

  • Social systems
  • Big data and decision science
  • Indigenous health
  • Public health practice
  • Public health research
  • Climate and environment

Additionally, the Master of Public Health has a strong focus on Work Integrated Learning, industry connections, and practical placements (available through the public health practice specialisation), where you will put theoretical knowledge into practice.

Students seeking a two-year program may be interested in the Master of Public Health Extension.

See the course handbook for more information. 

Fee subsidised places available

UOW is offering Commonwealth supported places (CSPs) for all of our postgraduate coursework degrees in 2025. This means the Australian government will subsidise your tuition fees by up to 75%. To be eligible for this fee subsidy, you must meet the following criteria: Be a domestic student, i.e. an Australian or New Zealand citizen, a permanent resident of Australia or a permanent Australian Humanitarian visa holder.

You can specialise in a major by choosing from the following: 

Major 

Campus Availability 

Big Data and Decision Science 

Online Wollongong (Distance) 
Wollongong (Flexible) 

Indigenous Health 

Online Wollongong (Distance) 
Wollongong (Flexible) 

Public Health Practice 

Online Wollongong (Distance) 
Wollongong (Flexible) 

Public Health Research 

Online Wollongong (Distance) 
Wollongong (Flexible) 

Social Systems 

Online Wollongong (Distance) 
Wollongong (Flexible) 

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Accreditation & professional recognition

UOW is seeking accreditation with the Agency for Public Health Education Accreditation (APHEA).

Admissions information

Students applying for the Public Health Research specialisation must, in addition to the admissions requirements outlined below, have obtained a minimum equivalent WAM of 75% in all current or previous postgraduate coursework or a minimum equivalent WAM of 75% in their undergraduate degree.

A range of admission options are available for future students. The procedures governing admission are defined in UOW's Admissions Procedures, and the UOW College Admissions Policy.

For specific advice or to ask any questions regarding an application, please contact the UOW Future Students Team.

A bachelor’s degree (AQF 7 or recognised overseas equivalent) plus one of the following:

  • A one-year honours degree
  • A graduate certificate
  • A graduate diploma
  • A master’s or higher degree

At least one of these qualifications must be in a field relevant to public health* with a minimum WAM or 65% in at least one of these qualifications.
OR
A bachelor’s degree (AQF 7 or recognised overseas equivalent) with a minimum  WAM of 65%, plus significant professional or volunteer experience in a field relevant to public health (equivalent to two years full-time). **
OR
A MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery) or Doctor of Medicine (MD) of four or more years duration.
OR
A UOW Graduate Certificate in Public Health with a minimum WAM of 65%.

* Examples of relevant fields include allied health (nutrition science, dietetics, exercise science, psychology, optometry), behavioural and social sciences, biomedical sciences, dentistry, development studies, emergency services, environmental health, health administration, health sciences, human services, medicine, nursing, policy studies, sociology, veterinary science.

** Examples of relevant fields include allied health (nutrition science, dietetics, exercise science, psychology, optometry), medicine, nursing, occupational health and safety, social work.

Note: Entry to the Public Health Research specialisation requires a minimum WAM of 75%.

Applicants who do not meet the above requirements may be offered the Graduate Certificate in Public Health as a pathway into the Master of Public Health.  Qualifications in other disciplines may be considered.

More detail

International Course fees table
Campus Delivery method Session fee* Course fee*
WollongongFlexible$17880 (2025)$35760 (2025)
UOW Online WollongongDistance$17880 (2025)$35760 (2025)
WollongongFlexible$17880 (2026)$35760 (2026)
UOW Online WollongongDistance$17880 (2026)$35760 (2026)

* Session fees are for one session for the year shown. Total course tuition fees shown are indicative, and are based on normal course length and progression. These fees are subject to change from year to year. However, if you receive an offer to study at UOW, your fees will be fully confirmed at the time of your offer.

Tuition fees are reviewing annually: fees payable are dependent on the year of commencement and are subject to increase during the period of study

Additional Fees

In addition to tuition, there are other fees and costs you will need to consider, including but not limited to:

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