Public Health - 9045
Program Summary
Faculty: Faculty of Medicine
Contact: School of Public Health and Community Medicine
Campus: Sydney
Career: Postgraduate
Typical Duration: 1 Years
Typical UOC Per Semester: 24
Min UOC Per Semester: 6
Max UOC Per Semester: 30
Min UOC For Award: 48
Award(s):
Master of Public Health
Master of Public Health (Specialisation)
Information valid for students commencing 2013.
Students who commenced prior to 2013 should go to the Handbook's Previous Editions
Program Description
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. Many of our graduates occupy key positions in health services and universities in Australia, and the Western Pacific and Asian regions.
Program Objectives and Graduate Attributes
The Master of Public Health program provides preparation for education, research and service in all aspects of public health. The program includes study in epidemiology, quantitative and qualitative research methods, health services management, health promotion, development and education in health, as well as a systematic review of topical public health issues. It is designed to address the continuing education needs of specialists in public health as well as providing a general orientation to public health issues and methods for health professionals.
Program Structure
The MPH program is offered in full-time, part-time and external modes. For most external courses, students must attend compulsory residential school workshops at the Kensington campus twice a year, before each semester of study. The program comprises the following components, for a total of 48 units of credit:
- Core courses - 18 units of credit
- Elective courses - 30 units of credit
Core Courses
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.
- PHCM9100 Academic Practice (3 UOC)
Electives
The following electives enable students to focus on areas of interest and professional relevance. In addition, 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. Students may undertake Independent Studies (PHCM9101/2/3/4/5) to learn about a particular subject area of special interest where there is appropriate expertise in the School, but no formal course. The following electives are offered:
The following electives enable students to focus on areas of interest and professional relevance. In addition, 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. Students may undertake Independent Studies (PHCM9101/2/3/4/5) to learn about a particular subject area of special interest where there is appropriate expertise in the School, but no formal course. The following electives are offered:
- PHCM9010 Community Development (6 UOC)
- PHCM9082 Advanced HE & FM (6 UOC)
- PHCM9108 Program Design & Evaluation (6 UOC)
- PHCM9120 Qualitative Research Methods (6 UOC)
- PHCM9129 Prevention and Management (6 UOC)
- PHCM9132 Applied Research Methods: PH (6 UOC)
- PHCM9331 Ethics and Law in PH (6 UOC)
- PHCM9381 Policy Studies (6 UOC)
- PHCM9440 Economic Evaluation in HC (6 UOC)
- PHCM9471 Comparative H'lth Care Systems (6 UOC)
- PHCM9517 Advanced Biostatistics (6 UOC)
- PHCM9518 Advanced Epidemiology (6 UOC)
- PHCM9604 Tobacco, Alcohol and Illicit (6 UOC)
- PHCM9605 International Health (6 UOC)
- PHCM9606 Reprod, Matern & Child Health (6 UOC)
- PHCM9611 Rehab and Restorative Care (6 UOC)
- PHCM9612 Environmental Health (6 UOC)
- PHCM9613 Management of Aged Care (6 UOC)
- PHCM9615 Principles & Practice of PHC (6 UOC)
- PHCM9621 HIV/AIDS: Responses (6 UOC)
- PHCM9622 The Global HIV Epidemic (6 UOC)
- PHCM9626 Inequalities and Health (6 UOC)
- PHCM9628 Health Impact Assessment (6 UOC)
- PHCM9630 PH Perspectives of Ind Health (6 UOC)
- PHCM9632 Indigenous Health & Wellbeing (6 UOC)
- PHCM9634 Case Studies Aboriginal Health (6 UOC)
- PHCM9662 Health Aspects of Crises (6 UOC)
- PHCM9702 Management of Lab Services (6 UOC)
- PHCM9711 Managing Human Resources (6 UOC)
- PHCM9731 Outbreak Investigation (6 UOC)
- PHCM9761 Public Mental Health (Aust.) (6 UOC)
- PHCM9782 Infectious Diseases (6 UOC)
- PHCM9783 Com Disease Control in HE & D (6 UOC)
- PHCM9784 Tropical Disease Control (6 UOC)
- PHCM9785 Infectious disease modelling (6 UOC)
- PHCM9811 Social and Cultural Aspects (6 UOC)
Streams (Areas of Specialisation)
The following streams are available in the Master of Public Health. These allow students to focus their studies on areas where the School has considerable expertise, and may incorporate project work. Students who demonstrate capacity through achieving a Credit average and propose an appropriate project topic in the area of specialisation may apply to undertake a 6 UOC Project. The project may be in the form of a small-scale research study, a case study, a program evaluation or a report on field experience, and will be negotiated in advance with the relevant Stream Convenor.
The following streams are available in the Master of Public Health. These allow students to focus their studies on areas where the School has considerable expertise, and may incorporate project work. Students who demonstrate capacity through achieving a Credit average and propose an appropriate project topic in the area of specialisation may apply to undertake a 6 UOC Project. The project may be in the form of a small-scale research study, a case study, a program evaluation or a report on field experience, and will be negotiated in advance with the relevant Stream Convenor.
- 9045 Master of Public Health in Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing (new in 2012)
- 9045 Master of Public Health in Infectious Diseases Epidemiology and Control
- 9045 Master of Public Health in International Health
- 9045 Master of Public Health in Health Promotion
- 9045 Master of Public Health in Primary Health Care
For further details see 'Area/s) of Specialisation.' above
Academic Rules
The Master of Public Health articulates with the Graduate Diploma in Public Health (GradDip) and the Graduate Certificate in Public Health (GradCert).
Please refer to the Program Structure above and contact the School of Public Health and Community Medicine for further information.
Please refer to the Program Structure above and contact the School of Public Health and Community Medicine 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
Applicants are required to have completed a bachelor degree in a health-related discipline and to have at least two years of experience in a health or health-related field.
Further Information
Related Program(s)
7368 Public Health
5507 Public Health
9046 Public Health (Extn)
9047 Public Health/HealthManagement
9043 Int Pub Health/Pub Health
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