Adelaide University
Master of Public Health
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 24 months
- Course Type: Master's
Dedicate yourself to improving the health and well-being of communities locally and globally.
Course overview
The Adelaide University's Master of Public Health is your chance to make a tangible impact on a larger scale. Instead of focusing on individual clinical treatments, you’ll take a holistic approach that considers the health of entire populations. This program offers a two-year path to a career in the health sector, where you can make a real impact every day.
Explore key areas like epidemiology, health promotion, biostatistics, communicable diseases and global public health. Connect with leading academics, researchers and policy makers who will mentor you and guide your studies. Choose a study pathway that aligns with your ambitions and interests – whether it’s a research dissertation, thesis or practical industry placement.
You’ll graduate from Adelaide University with the skills to influence public health policy, advocate for change and improve the well-being of entire communities. Create a deeply rewarding career, working in a non-clinical setting and collaborating with other health professionals to contribute to a healthier, safer and more equitable society.
Key features
- Build expertise in public health practice and policy.
- Engage with mentors, active researchers, practitioners and policy makers.
- Develop advanced problem-solving and research skills.
- Gain practical experience and network with public health leaders through industry placements.
- Advance your career in a field with very strong projected employment growth.
- Tailor your studies to your future ambitions, with pathways in research or professional placements.
CSP Subsidised Fees Available
This program has a limited quota of Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP). The indicative CSP price is calculated based on first year fees for EFT. The actual fee may vary if there are choices in electives or majors.
Key facts
What you will study
Students must complete 96 units comprising:
- 42 units for all core courses
- 36 to 48 units for discipline courses
- Six to 30 units for electives
Unless otherwise indicated, each course is worth six units.
Complete 42 units for all of the following:
- Introduction to Biostatistics (PG)
- Introduction to Epidemiology (PG)
- Global Public Health (PG)
- Public Health Evaluation and Economics (PG)
- Promoting Health in Individuals and Populations (PG)
- Making Healthy Public Policy
- Environmental and Occupational Health (UoA) (PG)
Entry requirements
Admission criteria
To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfil any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.
- A completed bachelor's (AQF level 7) degree or equivalent from a recognised higher education institution with a competitive GPA; OR
- A minimum of seven years of public health-related professional experience.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Adelaide University is committed to recognising the contribution of students’ prior learning towards their program requirements.
Credit may be granted for formal, informal and non-formal learning, with guidance on eligibility provided to prospective students in a clear, transparent and publicly available credit framework.
Credit determinations will be:
- Evidence-based, equitable and transparent.
- Academically sound.
- Applied consistently, fairly and subject to review.
Credit will be granted for prior learning that is relevant and equivalent to the learning required for the courses for which credit is sought.
Credit will only be granted if it:
- Maintains the credibility and integrity of the program for which credit is sought.
- Does not contravene the conditions of the program’s professional accreditation.
- Does not disadvantage the student’s ability to achieve the expected course or program learning outcomes.
For more information, contact the university or visit its website.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
The Master of Public Health is a versatile degree that leads to a variety of fulfilling careers in the health sector. You could work with communities to tackle emerging health challenges like vaping or vaccine hesitancy. Perhaps you’ll be a key voice in guiding the nation during the next major health crisis. You might design and lead public health campaigns in developing countries, or you could become a research officer, contributing to clinical trials and advancing medical knowledge in areas like antimicrobial resistance.
Other potential roles include:
- Policy adviser
- International development worker
- Project development manager
- Ministerial adviser
- Community development officer
- Non-government organisation worker
- Clinical studies coordinator
- Development officer
- Data analyst
- Database coordinator
Fees and CSP
Estimated student contribution amount per 1.0 EFTSL (48 units) in 2026: $9,537 (Commonwealth Supported Place)
Commonwealth-supported students are charged a portion of the cost of their higher education through a student contribution. Where the duration of the program is less than one year, the total cost of the program is displayed.
Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP)
A Commonwealth Supported Place is a higher education place where the Australian Government subsidises your fees so that you only pay a portion through a student contribution amount.
The amount of student contribution you’ll pay depends on:
- Number of courses you are enrolled in.
- Unit value of courses.
- Funding cluster your courses fall under.
A HECS-HELP loan allows students to borrow from the Australian Government to cover some or all of their student contribution. To be eligible for HECS-HELP, you must be studying in a Commonwealth Supported Place.