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Master of Public Health
MPH
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| Location: | North Terrace Campus |
| Duration: | 1.5 years
(full-time or
part-time equivalent)
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| Degree/Award: | Masters by Coursework |
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.
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 recognised by 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.
For further information or additional information, phone (08) 8303 4637 or email the Discipline's Postgraduate Administrative Officer.
Admissions information for
domestic
and
international
students.
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| Additional entry requirements:
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All applicants must submit the following information to the Discipline of Public Health within 5 working days of applying to SATAC: * written statement of 500 words (maximum) on their reasons for wishing to undertake the program, * Curriculum Vitae, * form downloaded from the Discipline of Public Health website. |
| How to apply:
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SATAC
Code: 3CM089
Apply through SATAC SATAC application dates Application and Admission
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| Mid-year entry? | Subject to availability |
| Annual tuition fees:
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Commonwealth-supported place: $7,412
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| General enquiries: | Student Centre |
| Selection criteria:
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Graduate entry only
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| Additional entry requirements:
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Also required at time of application: 500 word supporting statement plus two referee reports |
| Prerequisites:
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Bachelor's degree or equivalent |
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| Mid-year entry? | No |
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International student place: $22,000 |
| General enquiries: | Student Centre |
Opportunity exists for some specialisation in occupational health and safety, public health policy, health promotion, environmental health, qualitative research, epidemiology or biostatistics.
The Discipline of Public Health also runs a joint postgraduate Occupational Health and Safety Management program with the University of South Australia. The graduate certificate, diploma and masters degrees have been specifically developed for those seeking a career in OHS, particularly as a manager or consultant. Core and elective courses enable participants to acquire the skills and knowledge to design, implement and evaluate OHS systems and interventions. The program is recognised by OHS professional bodies including the Safety Institute of Australia and the Australasian Faculty of Occupational Medicine.
The Discipline of Public Health in collaboration with the Discipline of Statistics at the University of Adelaide offers high quality postgraduate coursework awards in Biostatistics through the Biostatistics Collaboration of Australia. [read more]
The study plans
given are examples of pathways through this degree. For a complete description,
see the program rules.
| Core Courses |
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All candidates shall complete the following core courses:
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| Electives |
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All candidates shall complete 18 units selected from the following elective courses:
Or, other courses offered by this University or other universities which the Faculty approves for presentation in lieu of elective courses listed above to the value of 6 units. |
| Dissertation |
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Candidates may complete a research dissertation in lieu of 12 elective units. |
The University's postgraduate programs in public health are intended to equip graduates for careers in public health or to broaden the public health orientation of their current work for those with established careers.
Government officer, Health Administrator, Hospital Worker, Public Health, Health Officer, Workplace Consultant, Environmental Consultant, Occupational Health and Safety Officer, Food Scientist, Food Technologist, Public Health Officer
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: Wednesday, 24 Dec 2008
