Program Overview

Master of Public Health (Practice)

Overview

The Master of Public Health (Practice) is a 1.5-year full-time or equivalent part-time course that focuses on the core functions of public health, including prevention of illness and disease, and the protection and promotion of health and wellbeing in Australia and globally.

Course Essentials

• Qualification: Master of Public Health (Practice)
• Duration: 1.5 years full-time or equivalent part-time study
• Credit: 300 credits
• CRICOS: J
• Location: Curtin Perth

Admission Criteria

• Undergraduate degree or higher: Applicants require an undergraduate degree or higher from a tertiary institution.
• English requirements: Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below.
  • Writing: 6.0
  • Speaking: 6.0
  • Reading: 6.0
  • Listening: 6.0
  • Overall band score: 6.5
• Application requirements: Please refer to our application requirements before applying for this Curtin course.
  • Documents to submit with your application:
    • A CV (no more than 4 pages) that contains detailed information about qualifications, paid work, key training and professional development, volunteer work, referees, publications, grants, and conference presentations.
    • A one-page statement outlining why you wish to study public health and what you feel your contribution to the field will be.

Fees and Scholarships

• Australian and New Zealand student indicative fees:
  • 2025 Fee year: $9,200* (Commonwealth supported), $26,538* (Domestic)
  • Fees are indicative first year only and are subject to passage of legislation.
• Fees are subject to change and do not include incidental fees or the cost of textbooks.

Location

• Curtin Perth: The course is available in both internal and external study modes.

How to Apply

• Direct to Curtin: Please review information on how to apply for the campus of your choice.
• Application deadlines: View our application deadlines page for further information.

Course Structure

• Course outline: The course includes a professional capstone unit in public health practice.
• What you'll learn:
  • Apply research-based specialized knowledge including recent developments in public health together with applicable research principles and methods.
  • Reflect critically on theoretical knowledge, public health scholarship, advocacy, and professional practice.
  • Investigate, analyze, synthesize, and communicate complex information that impacts public health outcomes.
  • Critically evaluate the impact of environmental and geographical context, local institutions, and culture on public health outcomes.
  • Articulate, defend, and apply a theoretical understanding of social justice implicit in public health practice.
  • Demonstrate a high level of personal autonomy and accountability when interacting with diverse individuals, communities, and organizations as an advocate for public health.

Careers

• Public health officer
• Community development officer
• Health promotion officer
• Policy officer
• Project officer
• Research officer
• Workplace health coordinator

Industries

• Local, state, and federal government
• Community and social services
• Universities and research organizations
• International aid and development
• Social enterprise
• International institutions
• Public and private health services