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Master of Public Health

Campus North Terrace Campus Close All Program Outline The program aims to stimulate students to think creatively about the the social, cultural, economic and environmental determinants of health and illness in populations and about the organisation and delivery of public health services, including policies and practices that support and improve the health of people. The program consists of course work, comprising core courses and electives, and may include a dissertation on a research project or a practicum. While students are free to choose any combination of electives, and to make their award as general as they wish, they may choose to focus on a particular area of public health. Our awards are well known to the South Australian Department of Health, the Commonwealth Department of Health and Ageing, as well as the Public Health Association of Australia, the Faculty of Public Health Medicine and other relevant public health bodies. The Masters award is open to students who are graduates of health-related disciplines or who have relevant experience. Students may build on a certificate to achieve a diploma, and on a diploma to achieve a master's degree. Program Structure Students complete 6 core courses in Public Health and 6 elective courses in thematic areas in Public Health. Candidates who have completed 8 courses with average mark of 70% or more may choose to undertake a research dissertation course (part-time or full-time study) in lieu of 4 elective courses. Assessment Exams, presentations and written assignments. Related Programs Graduate Certificate in Public Health Graduate Diploma in Public Health Master of Research Studies (Public Health) Admission and Fee Information Choose your applicant type to view the relevant admissions information for this program. I am a: domestic applicant international applicant international applicant applying with Australian year 12 results Areas of Specialisation
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Degree Type Masters by Coursework

Duration 1.5 years full-time or part-time equiv.

SATAC Code 3CM089

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Master of Public Health | Degree Finder

Opportunity exists for some specialisation in occupational health and safety, public health policy, health promotion, environmental health, qualitative research, epidemiology or biostatistics. Study Plans The study plans given are examples of pathways through this degree.

Core Courses - 6 courses PUB HLTH 7073 Indigenous Health PUB HLTH 7074 Introduction to Biostatistics PUB HLTH 7075 Introduction to Epidemiology PUB HLTH 7076 Health Policy and Public Health Interventions PUB HLTH 7078 Qualitative Research Methods for Health PUB HLTH 7081 Health Economics Electives - Select 6 courses from the following: PUB HLTH 7150 Dental Public Health PUB HLTH 7031 Occupational Hygiene and Ergonomics PUB HLTH 7077 Public Health Practicum PUB HLTH 7082 Advanced Health Economic Evaluation and Decision Making PUB HLTH 7104 Biostatistics PUB HLTH 7100 Foundations of Public Health PUB HLTH 7105 Diseases of Occupation PUB HLTH 7106 Epidemiological Research Methods PUB HLTH 7107 Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases PUB HLTH 7108 Public Health Ethics PUB HLTH 7111 Industrial Toxicology PUB HLTH 7113 Introduction to Environmental and Occupational Health PUB HLTH 7115 Public Health Law PUB HLTH 7118 Public Health Studies PUB HLTH 7147 Health Technology Assessment Candidates who have completed 8 courses with an average mark of 70% or more may undertake the following options: PUB HLTH 7119HO MPH Dissertation (full-time) PUB HLTH 7120HO MPH Dissertation (part-time) Candidates with minimal or no academic background or experience in Public Health will be required to complete PUB HLTH 7100 Foundations of Public Health. Graduate Attributes www.adelaide.edu.au/dvca/gradattributes/ Program Rules Master of Public Health Further Information Please direct enquiries to the University Contact Centre Phone: +61 8 8313 7335 (toll free 1800 061 459) The annual Open Day and Information Night events provide an excellent opportunity to see our campus, meet with academics, and discuss your study options. Useful Links
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School of Population Health Scholarships University Contact Centre enquiry form The University of Adelaide is committed to regular reviews of the courses and programs it offers to students. The University of Adelaide therefore reserves the right to discontinue or vary programs and courses without notice. Please read the important information contained in the disclaimer. Last updated: Tuesday, 17 Dec 2013

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