Master of Public Health

Master of Public Health at University of Melbourne is a 2 years postgraduate (master's-level) degree in Public Health. It prepares you to protect and improve population health, spanning epidemiology, health policy, clinical care and the social determinants of wellbeing.

Based in Melbourne, Australia, University of Melbourne delivers this program within a vibrant, internationally diverse campus. Australia's leading university for graduate employability. Students learn from faculty who are active in research and industry, and join a community that spans the GCC, MENA, North Africa and beyond.

The curriculum begins with foundations such as Human Anatomy & Physiology, Epidemiology & Biostatistics, Health Promotion & Education, before progressing to core study including Global & Community Health, Health Policy & Systems, Evidence-Based Practice, Clinical & Professional Skills, and culminating in advanced and applied work such as Ethics & Patient Safety, Research Methods in Health, Healthcare Leadership, Clinical Placement / Practicum. You will learn to assess health needs, design and evaluate interventions, and practise with compassion, evidence and professionalism.

Learning is delivered through lectures, seminars, hands-on laboratories and collaborative projects, with a deliberate emphasis on real-world application. Assessment is balanced across continuous coursework, individual and group projects, presentations and final examinations, and most students complete a substantial capstone project or dissertation that demonstrates professional readiness.

Graduates of this program go into clinical practice, public-health programs, health policy, research and healthcare management. Throughout your studies, Uni-Lead and the university's career services support you with portfolio development, industry guest sessions, and access to internships and placements that strengthen your employability.

Entry typically requires a relevant bachelor's degree with a good classification together with English-language proficiency; specific requirements vary by applicant background. Several intakes are offered each year. Your Uni-Lead counselor will guide you through deadlines, scholarships, the document checklist and the visa pathway for studying in Australia.