Master of Public Health

Program Overview

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The University of Auckland's Master of Public Health (MPH) program offers both taught and research pathways, allowing students to specialize in areas such as health informatics, Maori health, or population health. Graduates are equipped with the skills and knowledge to make impactful contributions to society's health and well-being in various fields, including disease prevention, health promotion, epidemiology, and public health administration. The program features opportunities for collaboration with leading research scholars and engagement in real-world projects, providing students with a competitive edge in the job market.

Program Outline

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Overview:

• The University of Auckland's Master of Public Health (MPH) qualifies you for a rewarding career making impactful contributions to society's health and well-being.
• This internationally recognized program equips postgraduate students with the theoretical foundation and practical skills for leadership in various fields within public health including disease prevention, health promotion, epidemiology, and public health administration.

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Outline:

• The University offers two program types for the MPH degree: Taught Masters (with 120 or 240 points) and Research Masters (with 120 or 240 points).

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Taught (120 Points):

• Master of Public Health Schedule

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Taught (240 Point):

• Designed for applicants with an undergraduate background, requires them to complete a total of 240 point, covering:
• Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health
• Additional 60 Points through more advanced-level courses on
• Health Informatics, Health Management, Maori Health,
or in-depth
• Population Health
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• Final project with a 60-point Dissertation.

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Research (120 Points):

• Designed for applicants with a postgraduate qualification.
Students can either pursue:
• Thesis of 120 point
• 90 points Research Portfolio option
• Master of Public Health Schedule

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Research (240 Points):

• Requires applicants with an undergraduate degree who will pursue one of the following pathways:
• Research focus of 120-point
• Thesis plus
additional 120 points through a selection of advanced courses from the
• Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health
curriculum;
• 90-point Research Portfolio
• 120 points of coursework comprising
• Advanced courses covering topics from public health; epidemiology,
• Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health
• Additional 30 point selection of advanced studies from the Master Public Health Schedule (MPH).

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Teaching & Faculty:

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They have extensive international recognition for their contributions to disease control, health promotion, health systems research, and other critical public health initiatives.

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Students have the opportunity to participate in projects tackling real challenges in the local or national communities as they pursue their 120-point thesis, or their 90 Point Research Portfolio,

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Uniqueness:

Students engage deeply with faculty and other researchers through the project work of a 90-point thesis or research portfolio.

• The University is recognized in New Zealand and enjoys high rankings globally for academic excellence and commitment.
This translates into students gaining world-class expertise through the offered coursework in addition to engaging in relevant community or national public-health initiatives as part of research thesis, portfolio projects. This combination provides graduates a leading edge within a competitive job market.

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Career Opportunities

• The Public Health Master's program opens numerous employment options in both local and international health sectors.
• Graduates qualify for roles in diverse areas: public health sector, diseases surveillance and control, health service planning and administration, policymaking and leadership within various healthcare and research organizations.
• Public and private government agencies, research and development organizations, NGOs, and several healthcare businesses offer positions in disease prevention programs, healthcare delivery organizations or as consultants or research scientists within their teams.

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Conclusion

The MPH program serves as an effective gateway to an impactful and exciting professional career in public health. 1. Curriculum content. Assessment strategies used in the curriculum. Admission requirements for international students, or any potential application deadlines related to them.