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Master of Public Health (Extended)

Education Centre of Australia (ECA) Group - University of Canberra - Sydney Hills Campus

Australia,New South Wales

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24 Months

Duration

CAD 35,900/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

Application Fee

Feb 2026

Apply Date

Australia, New South Wales

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1967

Total Students: 0 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

11 Kirinari St, Bruce ACT 2617, Australia

Overview
Key Facts
Fees & Funding
Admission Requirements
Additional Info
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Master of Public Health (Extended)

Program Overview

UC’s Master of Public Health will help you gain the skills needed to analyse health information and plan and manage public health programs for populations, communities and individuals. This course is delivered in partnership with the esteemed UC Health Research Institute to help you gain the skills needed to analyse health information and plan and manage public health programs for communities and populations.

Open to graduates from a wide range of fields, including clinical and non-clinical health professionals, you’ll delve into a broad range of topics including:

public, ecological and global health
epidemiology
biostatistics
health promotion,
health systems, policy and advocacy
communicable disease prevention and control
Indigenous health
health economics
health and environmental sustainability
health management including:
- program management
- program evaluation

Key features of the extended course are enhanced training in epidemiology and biostatistics and increased work-integrated learning opportunities, allowing you to apply your selected public health expertise in mentored workplace settings.

This interdisciplinary degree has a focus on the ecological model of public health that emphasises and analyses the important interactions between the social, biological, economic and environmental influences on human health.

You’ll graduate equipped with the skills and knowledge to confidently understand and deliver the core elements of public health. Your understanding of the multiple systems in which public health operates will allow you to investigate and apply interdisciplinary and creative approaches to address real world problems, within the goals of sustainable development.

The course also has an emphasis on health equity and the development of culturally safe public health practices with a spotlight on First Nation’s health imperatives, locally and globally.

Study a Master of Public Health at UC and you will:

be prepared to undertake core elements and competencies for public health
understand the social determinants of health
be equipped with the skills to develop health promoting and sustaining environments
understand ecological public health and its real-world application
be able to critically analyse public health problems and develop solutions
possess an advanced understanding of the complex body of knowledge associated with contemporary and emerging local and global public health issues
demonstrate the application of knowledge and skills in interdisciplinary approaches to public health with key stakeholders
confidently plan and execute a substantial research-based project or capstone experience aligned with one of the key themes of the Sustainable Development Goals.

Work Integrated Learning (WIL)

Build valuable connections with your fellow students, resident researchers at the Health Research Institute, and key stakeholders in Canberra (e.g. local government, public agencies, industry, NGOs and community organisations). You’ll work through a substantial research-based project and a capstone placement experience where these networks will be key to nurturing an interdisciplinary approach to public health and gaining valuable ‘real-world’ experience to support your career progression.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

Master's Degree

Application Processing Days

3 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

24 Months

Backlogs Allowed

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
feb 2026		Open
jul 2025		Closed

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 35,900 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in Education Centre of Australia (ECA) Group - University of Canberra - Sydney Hills Campus

CAD 29,710 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 7.0 - 6.5 - With No Band Less Than
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 94.0 Minimum Listening - 20.0 Minimum Reading - 19.0 Minimum Writing - 24.0 Minimum Speaking - 20.0
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 65.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a bachelor's degree.

Please Note:

Admission to this course is competitive.
Applications will be assessed on the basis of academic merit and the number of available places.

Minimum CGPA Required: 60.00 %

Additional Information

Career opportunities

Completion of this course opens doors to a variety of careers in public health, including but not limited to:

Public health officer
Community health officer
Health policy officer
Health project officer
Health program officer
Health educator
Epidemiological officer
Healthy lifestyle project officer
Public health communications officer
Policy officer
Advocacy officer.

Scholarships

UC International Merit Scholarship

Awarded to commencing international students applying to a UC undergraduate and postgraduate coursework degree at the Bruce campus or Sydney Hills campus. All applicants are assessed for a scholarship at the time of application to the course at UC. No further application is required.

Articulation, Sponsored and Diplomatic students not eligible

Academic achievement requirements include:

GPA 5 out of 7
70% (or equivalent grade) or higher for Bachelor degrees
65% (or equivalent grade) or higher for Masters degree

Open	Always Open
Student type	International
Level of study	Undergraduate, Postgraduate
Value	10% off total tuition fee for duration of the course
Study area	All study areas
Special criteria	Academic achievement

UC High Achievers Scholarships

Awarded to commencing international students applying to a UC undergraduate and postgraduate coursework degree at UC's Australian campuses. All applicants are assessed for a scholarship at the time of application to the course at UC. No further application is required.

Diplomatic students not eligible.

Scholarship is available to students in: All Countries
Eligible courses include: All on-campus delivered courses at UC Bruce Campus, Sydney Hills Campus, and TAFE Queensland Campus
Academic achievement requirements include:

GPA 5.5 out of 7
80% (or equivalent grade) or higher for Bachelor degrees
75% (or equivalent grade) or higher for Masters degree

Open	Always Open
Student type	International
Level of study	Undergraduate, Postgraduate
Value	25% off tuition fee for duration of the course
Study area	All study areas
Special criteria	Academic achievement

Work Permit

PGWP

Students who have completed their studies in Australia can apply for a Post Study Work Permit or a Temporary Graduate Visa (subclass 485) to continue working in Australia post the completion of their study programs. As an international student, one can apply for the visa but not later than six months after completing your course. But to be eligible, you must meet the Australian Study Requirements, which include a minimum of 16 months of stay in Australia and a completing 92 weeks of a course registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS).

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