University of Queensland
Master of Public Health
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 24 months
- Course Type: Master's
Acquire the knowledge, skills and confidence to influence health policy and lead health services reform through evidence-based study and applied public health experience at UQ’s Herston campus.
Course overview
The University of Queensland’s Master of Public Health equips you with the knowledge, skills and confidence to influence health policy, contribute to disease prevention and support health services reform. Designed for graduates from health, science, education and social science backgrounds, the course examines public health challenges across communities, workplaces and health systems.
You will learn how to interpret evidence and respond to contemporary and established health concerns through epidemiology, biostatistics, environmental health, health promotion and global health policy. Study in First Nations health and wellbeing, major diseases, research methods and program evaluation strengthens your ability to investigate health priorities and plan evidence-informed public health responses.
Delivered face-to-face at UQ’s Herston campus, the course combines lectures, tutorials, fieldwork and research experience. You can apply your learning through a research project, the Public Health Impact Lab or, subject to eligibility and availability, a professional placement. The comprehensive curriculum reflects UQ’s links with international health organisations and has been validated by the Agency for Public Health Education Accreditation.
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
26th July, 2027
What you will study
At UQ, a unit represents the value of individual courses that contribute to the total unit requirements of a program. Most UQ courses have a value of two units, though some may vary depending on the program or course structure.
To earn the Master of Public Health, you must complete 32 units, as detailed below. Unless otherwise noted, each course is worth two units.
Complete all 24 units:
- First Nations Health and Wellbeing
- Qualitative Research: Public Health Applications
- Preventing Disease through Healthy Environments
- Foundations of Public Health
- Health Promotion in Public Health
- Fundamentals of Major Diseases
- Planning, Implementing & Evaluating Public Health Programs
- Introduction to Epidemiology
- Health Systems
- Introduction to Biostatistics
- Global Health Policy in Practice
- Research and Evidence-Based Practice
Entry requirements
Academic requirements
To be eligible for entry, applicants must meet all of the following requirements:
- Hold one of the following:
- A bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline.
- A bachelor’s degree or equivalent in any discipline and at least one year of full-time equivalent relevant work experience in a healthcare setting.
- A graduate certificate or graduate diploma, or equivalent, in a relevant discipline.
- Have achieved a grade point average of at least 4.0 on UQ’s seven-point scale in the qualification used as the basis for admission
Relevant disciplines include behavioural and social sciences, biomedical sciences, biostatistics, counselling, dentistry and oral health, development studies, environmental health, epidemiology, exercise and nutrition science, exercise and sport science, food science, health economics, health management, health sciences, medicine and medical sciences, nursing, nutrition, occupational health and safety, occupational therapy, pharmacy, physiotherapy, psychology, public health, science, sociology, speech therapy and veterinary sciences.
English language requirements
Applicants must provide evidence of English language proficiency through at least one accepted option, including:
- IELTS Academic: overall score of 6.5, with at least 6.0 in each component
- TOEFL iBT: overall score of 87, with at least 19 in listening, 19 in reading, 21 in writing and 19 in speaking
- PTE Academic: overall score of 64, with at least 60 in each communicative skill
- Bridging English: minimum overall grade of 4, with at least a grade of C in each macro skill
- Cambridge English Scale: overall score of 176, with at least 169 in each skill
OET is not accepted.
Other approved qualifications and pathways may also be used to meet UQ’s English language requirements. Contact the university for further information.
Recognition of Prior Learning
You may be eligible for recognition of prior learning if you have previously studied or have relevant work experience. This will help to reduce the number of units that you need to study to finish your course. Contact the university for more information.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
Potential career outcomes include:
- Health Promotion Coordinator
- Public Health Nutritionist
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker
- Public Health Medical Registrar
- Research Associate
- Digital Health Coordinator
- Epidemiologist
- Primary Health Manager
- Policy and Research Officer
Fees and CSP
Indicative annual fee in 2026: $9,540 (Commonwealth Supported Place)
Indicative annual fees are based on your first year of study.
A student’s annual fee may vary by:
- The number of units studied.
- Choice of units.
- Credit from previous study or work experience.
- Eligibility for government-funded loans.
Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.
Commonwealth Supported Places
The Australian Government allocates a certain number of CSPs to the universities each year, which are then distributed to students based on merit.
If you're a Commonwealth Supported Student (CSS), you'll only need to pay a portion of your tuition fees. This is known as the student contribution amount – the balance once the government subsidy is applied. This means your costs are much lower.
Limited CSP spaces are offered to students enrolled in selected postgraduate courses.
Your student contribution amount is:
- Calculated per the course you're enrolled in.
- Dependent on the study areas they relate to.
- Reviewed and adjusted each year.
Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.
HECS-HELP loans are available to eligible CSP students to pay the student contribution amount.