Public Health (Master)
This course information is for international students only
Year
2010
Award
Master of Public Health
CRICOS course code
019986G
Length
2 years
Campuses
Melbourne (Bundoora), Melbourne (City)
Course description
The Master of Public Health (MPH) is an internationally recognised degree which enables graduates to work all over the world in a wide variety of public health settings. La Trobe University offers a collaboratively delivered Master's program through the Victorian Consortium for Public Health (VCPH) of four major universities - Deakin University (CRICOS Provider 00113B), Monash University (CRICOS Provider 00008C), the University of Melbourne (CRICOS Provider 00116K) and La Trobe University. While teaching a common Part I, the universities offer their own specialised Part II, each reflecting the research and experience of their own staff.
Course structure
Part I is taught by all four universities and comprises eight units of which four are compulsory and others are elective.
In Part II, (consisting of eight units) participants stream into one of the public health specialisations of the university in which they are enrolled.
Part II may be completed either by a research pathway, which emphasises the development of skills in public health research, or by action learning, in which students develop the skills needed for working on a specific project in multidisciplinary streams. Both modes are supported by coursework subjects.
Handbook (2010)
Overseas study opportunities
Overseas study opportunities are available.Please see http://www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange for more information.
Application
Visit our How to Apply website for details on preparing an application.
Tuition fee (AUD)
24 070
The University reserves the right to vary fees on an annual basis. Fees will not normally rise above 7% per annum. Should the University decide to increase its fees, that increase will take effect on 1 January of the following year.
English language requirements
IELTS (Academic) - minimum overall band score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0; or
TOEFL Computer-Based Test - A minimum score of 233 with a score of 5 in essay writing; or
TOEFL Paper-based Test - A minimum score of 575 with a score of 5 or more in the test of Written English; or
TOEFL Internet-based Test - A minimum score of 88 with no individual score less than 22; or
Completion of the English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B certificate at PG (postgraduate) level available from the La Trobe University Language Centre; or
Approved equivalent.
Academic entry requirements
An Australian Bachelor's degree, or approved international equivalent, in a health discipline. Students are expected to have at least two years of work experience in a health related field. A medical internship can count towards this work experience requirement. Applicants without a degree but who have significant experience are welcome to apply.
Special requirements
Applicants for this course must also complete a Supplementary Application form available
from our website
Semester starts
Semester 1 (March)
For actual course commencement dates, please visit the calendar.Career opportunities
Graduate opportunities include health promotion, professional and public health worker.
Course URL
http://www.latrobe.edu.au/publichealth/MPH
Contact information
Online Enquiry
Future students: 61 3 9627 4805
In Australia (freecall): 1800 619 768
Current students and enquires relating to submitted applications:
61 3 9479 1199
international@latrobe.edu.au