Program Overview
The Public Health at James Cook University is a MBA programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 24 months, delivered On-campus. 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 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: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: AUD 29,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 29,000 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Brisbane, Australia
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Public Health 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
- The Changing Business Environment
- Economics for a Sustainable World
- Managing Strategic Resources and Operations
- Corporate Responsibility and Governance
- Marketing, Customer Engagement, Social Media and Marketing
- Strategic and Responsible Innovation Management
- Leading and Managing Organisational Change
- Practical or Research Project
- Epidemiology for Public Health
- Biostatistics for Public Health
- Public Health Economics
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- IELTS \xc2\x96 7.0 (no component lower than 6.5), OR
- TOEFL \xc2\x96 577 (plus minimum Test of Written English score of 5.5), OR
- TOEFL (internet based) \xc2\x96 100 (minimum writing score of 23), OR
- Pearson (PTE Academic) - 72
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
AUD 29,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 29,000 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: AUD 29,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 29,000 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact James Cook University 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 James Cook University
James Cook University
North Queensland, Australia
James Cook University (JCU) is a public university in North Queensland, Australia. The second oldest university in Queensland, JCU is a teaching and research institution. The university's main...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2031-01-18
- Start Date 2018-02-20
- Language English
- Duration 24 months