Australian Public Health Schools in Australia

University of Queensland School of Public Health

Program Overview - Master of Public Health

University and Faculty:	University of Queensland Faculty of Health Sciences
Programs:	Master of Public Health Master of International Public Health
University Location:	Brisbane area, Queensland, Australia
City Population:	2 million
Student Population:	37,700
Campus Location:	Herston campus (near downtown Brisbane) Option for external mode/distance education or a combination of internal and external modes
Program Duration:	1-1.5 years (depending on candidate's background)
Semester Intake:	Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (July) each year
Next Intakes:	July 2012 and February 2013
Est. Annual Tuition:	$24,300 AUD (2012 fee)

The University of Queensland School of Population Health's postgraduate programs in Public Health give health professionals the knowledge and skills they need to define, critically assess and resolve public health problems in a changing world. Diverse fields of study allow students to focus on Australian public health issues or on international public health.

OzTREKK students enjoy the option of studying UQ's Master of Public Health or Master of International Public Health programs in internal (on-campus) mode, external (distance education) mode, or a combination of both.

This program prepares health professionals from a broad range of backgrounds, with knowledge and skills from a variety of disciplines, to define, critically assess and resolve public health and nutrition problems. Various fields of study allow students to focus on Australian public health issues or on international public health, including nutrition and tropical health in the Asia Pacific region.

UQ MPH students can undertake studies in the following specializations:
- Standard Program
- Defence
- Indigenous Health
- Nutrition
- Health Promotion & Disease Prevention
- Alcohol, Tobacco and other Drugs

Students can complete the program by coursework or incorporate a project. The project provides an opportunity for students to apply their newly acquired knowledge and skills in a public health setting. Students can carry out their projects within Australia or overseas.

UQ's Master of Public Health program is one year full time (UQ refers to this as the #16 program) or 1.5 years full time (the #24 program). The duration of the program depends on the applicant's academic background. Even if one's academic background is considerable, students can opt to study the #24 program, to remain at UQ for a third semester to undertake additional MPH studies.

Admissions Criteria/Entry Requirements for Canadians

To be eligible to apply, you must have

- an approved degree; or

- other professional qualification in the field of health, behavioural, social, agricultural, or biological sciences or training and demonstrate suitability for admission.

Scholarships

Every student who applies (and accepts) via OzTREKK and commences his/her studies at an OzTREKK Australian university will receive a $500 scholarship from OzTREKK. Click here for more information about the OzTREKK Scholarship!

Total Number of Places in the Program: tbc

Total Number of International Places: tbc

Application Deadline for the July 2012 intake: May 15, 2012

Application Deadline for the February 2013 intake: November 15, 2012

OzTREKK Admissions Officer: Christine Chu