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Int Pub Health/Pub Health - 9043
med 9047
Program Description
Program Objectives
Program Structure
Academic Rules
Fees
Admission Requirements
Further Information
Related Program(s)
Area(s) of Specialisation

Program Summary

 
Faculty: Faculty of Medicine
 
 
Contact: School Office
 
 
Campus: Kensington Campus
 
 
Career: Postgraduate
 
 
Typical Duration: 1.5 Years
 
 
Typical UOC Per Semester: 24
 
 
Min UOC Per Semester: 6
 
 
Max UOC Per Semester: 24
 
 
Min UOC For Award: 72
 
 
Award(s):
 
 
Master of International Public Health (Specialisation)
 
 
Master of Public Health (Specialisation)
 
 

Program Description

Candidates wishing to qualify for both the Master of International Public Health and the Master of Public Health can do so with a total of 72 UoC.

Program Objectives and Learning Outcomes

The Master of International Public Health (MIPH) is recognised as a sought after qualification in international health. Many graduates of MIPH or similar programs have found employment with international aid organisations.

The Master of Public Health (MPH) is widely recognised as essential for a career in population health, including health promotion, primary health care, policy formulation, research, and management of health programs.

Program Structure

Candidates must complete 24 uoc of core courses. The following courses will satisfy the core requirements for both programs:

Core Courses
In addition, students must complete 48 units of credit in elective courses, including at least three elective courses from the recommended list of international-related courses for the MIPH (9048).

Electives

Students may enrol in electives offered by other schools and academic units within the University of New South Wales, as well as approved courses offered by other universities, in accordance with the UNSW policy on credit transfer.

Additional Course Requirement for International Students
International students from non-English speaking countries enrolled in the full time program in Sydney (Kensington campus) are required to take the following additional preparatory course in their first semester. This course is available for all students to assist to gain maximum benefit from their study. The course is made available at no charge to students and does not contribute to the UOC requirements of the degree.

Academic Rules

Please refer to the Program Structure above and contact the school office for further information.

Fees

For information regarding fees for UNSW programs, please refer to the following website:  https://my.unsw.edu.au/student/fees/FeesMainPage.html

Admission Requirements

A recognised Bachelor degree in a health-related discipline plus at least one year of experience in a health or health-related field.

Further Information

Related Program(s)
9048 International Public Health
9045 Public Health

Area(s) of Specialisation

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