Program Overview

Master of Public Health Extension (Climate and Environment)

The Master of Public Health Extension provides a comprehensive introduction to public health. The extended degree allows you to tailor your learning to your career aspirations by completing additional specialisations or elective subjects.

Overview

Students will study four foundational (core) subjects in public health and can choose to specialise in the following:

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

Students may choose to complete an additional specialisation and/or public health electives from the study areas above. Specialisation is not a requirement for this degree.

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

Climate and Environment (specialisation)

Climate change and associated disasters are some of the most pressing public health issues of our time, affecting everyone around the world. But some societies and population groups are more vulnerable than others to the mental, physical and social harms and this is, to a large extent, the result of political, social, economic and cultural factors that manifest differently in different places.

This specialisation will introduce students to seminal research on the links between climate, environment and health and commonly used methods, to provide a good foundation for further studies, independent research or employment options in environment and health.

Careers

Possible career paths include:

• Corporate Wellness Officer
• Health and Wellbeing Officer
• Health Information Technology Advisor
• Health Promotion Officer
• Indigenous Health Officer
• NDIS Support Coordinator
• Public Health Consultancy and Advocacy
• Public Health Project Manager
• Public Health Researcher
• Social Marketer
• Social Policy Advisor

Accreditation & Professional Recognition

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

Admissions Information

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.

Entry Requirements

• A recognised bachelor’s degree in any discipline with an equivalent average mark of 50%.
• Public Health Research Specialisation: Students applying for the Public Health Research specialisation must, in addition to the admissions requirements outlined below, have obtained a minimum WAM of 75% in all current or previous postgraduate coursework or a minimum WAM of 75% in their undergraduate degree.
• English Language Requirements: The following level of English is required to gain admission to this program:
  • English Test | Overall Score | Reading | Writing | Listening | Speaking
  • IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0

Workload

• Full-Time Study Load: As a full-time student, you can expect to commit around 48 hours of study per week. This includes class time and independent study. You may need to factor more time for examination study and practical work & placements.

Credit for Prior Learning

• Applicants with the following qualifications may be admitted to the Master of Public Health Extension with 24 credit points of credit, enabling completion of the course with 1.5 years equivalent full-time study:
  • Honours Bachelor degree in Public Health or a related discipline
  • A UOW Graduate Certificate in Public Health
  • A UOW Graduate Certificate in Health Promotion
  • Bachelor degree with a minimum of two years' relevant work experience
• Credit for specific subjects will be granted following consultation with the Course Coordinator.

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Fees

• International Course fees table:
  • Campus | Delivery method | Session fee | Course fee
  • Wollongong | Flexible | $17,880 (2025) | $71,520 (2025)
• 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.

Key Dates

• Autumn Session, 2025 at UOW:
  • Application Deadline: See important dates for more information
  • Orientation: Check your campus details
  • Session: 03 March - 27 June 2025
• Spring Session, 2025 at UOW:
  • Application Deadline: See important dates for more information
  • Orientation: Check your campus details
  • Session: 28 July - 20 November 2025
• Autumn Session, 2026 at UOW:
  • Application Deadline: Applications must include all required documents to be considered complete. If submitted late, your application may be reviewed for a future session if a decision cannot be made in time for your preferred session.
  • Session Details: For more detailed information like enrolment cutoffs and exam periods, see key dates.
• Spring Session, 2026 at UOW:
  • Application Deadline: Applications must include all required documents to be considered complete. If submitted late, your application may be reviewed for a future session if a decision cannot be made in time for your preferred session.
  • Session Details: For more detailed information like enrolment cutoffs and exam periods, see key dates.