Course overview
We also offer an accelerated 1.5 year Master of Public Health (Practice).
This new multidisciplinary course is designed for those seeking to develop their skills and knowledge in public health. Taught by highly qualified and experienced teaching staff, this curriculum is designed from a global public health perspective – you will collaborate with peers from all over the world.
Whether you already work in public health or want to move into the field, our course prepares you for contemporary public health practice that addresses traditional and emerging issues that threaten to negatively impact communities and the environment.
Take advantage of current subsidies
Take advantage of current government subsidies for this course. Save up to two-thirds on fees and upgrade your qualifications.*
*Subsidies available for Australian and New Zealand citizens only.
Career outcomes
As a graduate, you may work in a number of fields, including health administration, protection or promotion. You may work in the public sector or with nongovernment organisations, such as the Heart Foundation, Cancer Council and Red Cross; or with research institutes, universities and international bodies, such as the World Health Organization.
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Course structure
What you’ll learn
In this course, you will acquire conceptual knowledge and practical skills to support public health action across educational, organisational, socio-economic, environmental and political domains to improve population health.
In your second year you will have the opportunity to carry out research with an academic supervisor or enhance your practice and leadership skills.
Course content is aligned to the competencies from the Council of Academic Public Health Institutions Australasia, exploring:
- Health monitoring and surveillance
- Disease prevention and control
- Health promotion
- Health protection
- Health policy, planning and management
- Evidence-informed professional population health practice.
Our Master of Public Health students come from a variety of fields, including medicine and allied health, biomedical and laboratory-based sciences, nutrition, occupational and environmental health, health promotion, social sciences, education, communications, business and management.
There are a number of study options available including fully online, full-time or part-time study.
You can exit this course with a Graduate Certificate in Public Health or a Graduate Diploma in Public Health once you have completed certain units. Other certificates and diplomas may also be available in combination with this course.
How this course will make you industry ready
- The curriculum is designed from a global public health perspective. You will be collaborating with peers from all over the world.
- There are a number of study options available including fully online, full-time or part-time study.
- You will acquire important knowledge and skills, which will benefit you from day one and help you make a difference in your current role.
- You will be taught by highly qualified and experienced teaching staff.
Detailed course structure and unit information
For detailed information and course structure, visit our Handbook.
Entry requirements
A bachelor degree from a tertiary institution preferably in health, education, behavioural sciences, social sciences or management.
You may also be required to provide supplementary information with your application such as a CV and Personal Statement.
Course-specific requirements
You’ll also need to meet any specific requirements to be eligible to apply for this course.
Study credit and support
You may be able to receive credit for recognised learning (CRL) from past study or professional experience, which could reduce the time it takes to finish your course.
Find specific details about CRL for this course on the Handbook.
Additional information
Application Requirements
Please refer to our application requirements before applying for this Curtin course.
Notes about this course
Make sure you check the course notes for any other important information.
Fees
2026 Domestic indicative fees
Commonwealth-supported first-year fee
$9,500*
Domestic fee-paying first-year fee
$27,864*
Important information about fees
- *Fees are indicative only
- First year fees are based on a first-year full-time study load of 200 credit points. Your fees will vary depending on the units you choose.
- This indicative fee does not include other fees like administrative and incidental fees (such as lab coats or art supplies) or the cost of your textbooks. Visit other fees and charges for more information.
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How to apply
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Deadlines vary by course and whether you’re applying as a domestic or international student.
Your application pathway
To apply for this course, you’ll apply directly to Curtin via our online applications portal.
Choose your preferred campus to find the application opening and closing dates for this course before you apply.
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| Intake | Applications open | Applications close |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1, 2026 | 21 Apr 2025 | Applications now closed |
| Semester 2, 2026 | Applications now open | 5 Jul 2026 |
| Semester 1, 2027 | Applications now open | 28 Jan 2027 |
| Semester 2, 2027 | 1 Mar 2027 | 1 Jul 2027 |
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