Future Students

Why study with us?

Leading postgraduate educator

The School is a leading educator in public health and health management in Australia and the Asia-Pacific region through our postgraduate programs in Public Health, Global Health, Health Leadership and Management and Infectious Diseases Intelligence. For undergraduate students, we offer the Bachelor of International Public Health.

Flexible program delivery with fully online and face-to-face options

The School's programs are designed to meet the diverse learning and professional needs of students whether they are are studying part-time or full-time, on campus or off campus, or currently working in local or international health settings. All of our programs can be taken fully online, face-to-face (on campus) or a combination of both. Our postgraduate programs are available in full-time or part-time mode. We work closely with our students to make sure their learning suits their lifestyle.

Dual degrees and Extension programs

At the School of Population Health you can make the most of your studies and fast-track your career by completing two Master's degrees within 18 months. We also offer a dual degree with an extension component for students seeking a two-year coursework program. The ability to study two programs concurrently enhances your opportunities to consolidate and integrate knowledge and skills in two related disciplines.

Degree specialisations

Postgraduate students can choose to enrol either in a general master's program or to focus their studies in specialised areas. These specialised areas are ones in which the School has extensive expertise, and are taught by leading academics working within an active research environment.

Internships

At the School of Population Health we provide you with the opportunity to apply the theoretical knowledge you gain through your studies to workplace practice. We can assist you in gaining real-world experience in relevant health organisations through a workplace internship. We offer a range of domestic and international internship placements in Australia, Asia and the Pacific.

Our teaching

Across our postgraduate and undergraduate programs, the School provides quality learning that is student-centred and relevant to real-world practice. Through our teaching, learning and assessment strategies, we seek to train job-ready professionals whose learning will continue beyond the classroom and into the workplace.

Postgraduate Research Programs

Our School offers excellent research programs aimed at beginner, intermediate and experienced levels. Options are available for research-only degrees or combined coursework and research. Students undertaking postgraduate coursework degrees will also have the opportunity to complete a research project as part of their coursework degree and progress to a PhD.