Program Overview

Master of Public Health

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.

Overview

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. This degree can be studied via distance (domestic and offshore international students only) or flexible delivery (domestic and onshore international students only), which includes on-campus tutorials, typically scheduled for two hours every second week.

Public Health Practice (specialisation)

Throughout this major, you will apply public health values, knowledge and skills in workplace settings, apply critical thinking, and demonstrate leadership and advocacy to promote equitable public health practices.

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 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%.
• Academic Entry Requirements
  • To succeed in your chosen course, you should have completed relevant subjects in senior high school or other qualifications.
• English Language Requirements
  • The following level of English is required to gain admission to this program:
    • IELTS Academic: 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.0 in each band)
    • UOW College: English for Tertiary Studies: Credit (weighted average mark of 65 overall and minimum 50 in Academic Reading and Writing)

Workload

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

If you have completed prior studies or relevant professional experience, you can request course credit or subject exemptions to reduce the duration and cost of your program.

Fees

• International Course fees table:
  • Campus: Wollongong
  • Delivery method: Flexible
  • Session fee: $17,880 (2025)
  • Course fee: $35,760 (2025)
• Additional Fees:
  • Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)
  • Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF)

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.
  • Orientation: Check your campus details
  • Session start: 2 March, 2026
  • Census date: 31 March, 2026
  • Mid-session recess: 20-24 April, 2026
  • Session end: 25 June, 2026
• Spring Session, 2026 at UOW:
  • Application Deadline: Applications must include all required documents to be considered complete.
  • Orientation: Check your campus details
  • Session start: 27 July, 2026
  • Census date: 31 August, 2026
  • Mid-session recess: 28 September - 2 October, 2026
  • Session end: 19 November, 2026

Specialisations

• Big Data and Decision Science
• Climate and Environment
• Indigenous Health
• Public Health Practice
• Public Health Research
• Social Systems

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