Program Overview
The Public Health - Coursework and Dissertation at The University of Western Australia is a Master programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 24 months, delivered Hybrid. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of medicine & health sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Public Health - Coursework and Dissertation programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Australia and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Hybrid
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: AUD 771 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; AUD 482 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Perth, Australia
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Public Health - Coursework and Dissertation programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:
- Healthcare Professional
- Clinical Researcher
- Health Policy Analyst
- Public Health Specialist
- Medical Writer
- Healthcare Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Biostatistics I
- Epidemiology I
- Foundations of Public Health
- Health Systems and Economics
- Health Promotion I
- Practice
- Research Methods
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have:
(a) a bachelor\'s degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA;\xc2\xa0or
(b)(i) a Graduate Certificate in Population Health Studies, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA; and
(ii) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 60 per cent.
Applicants who have or have had a progress status of \'Suspended\' or \'Excluded\' against courses 91520, 91550 or 92550 are not eligible for admission.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
AUD 771 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; AUD 482 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: AUD 771 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; AUD 482 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact The University of Western Australia directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About The University of Western Australia
The University of Western Australia
Perth, Australia
The University of Western Australia (UWA) is a public research university in Crawley, Western Australia, Australia. UWA was established in 1911 by an act of the Parliament of Western Australia.
University Profile- Application Deadline 2030-11-17
- Start Date 2018-02-26
- Language English
- Duration 24 months