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Master of Public Health in Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing

University of New South Wales (UNSW) - Kensington Campus

Australia,New South Wales

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12 Months

Duration

CAD 54,000/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 150

Application Fee

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Australia, New South Wales

Type: University

Location Type: Semi-Urban

Founded: 1949

Total Students: 65,600 +

Int. Students: 22,946 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

Civil Engineering Building (H20), Library Rd, UNSW Sydney, Kensington NSW 2052, Australia

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

Master of Public Health in Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing

Program Overview

Develop an advanced and integrated understanding of public health practice. The Master of Public Health will prepare you to identify, understand, prevent and contain disease in populations. You’ll also learn to identify and address the social determinants of population health inequities to improve collective health outcomes.

The topics covered in this degree reflect the multidisciplinary nature of the field. The program will equip you with core skills in:

Epidemiology
Biostatistics
Health promotion
Quantitative and qualitative research methods
Health policy
Planning and health services management.

This degree provides both the foundational skills necessary to launch a career in public health and the education needs of public health specialists for career progression.

Specialisation: Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing
This specialisation is targeted for public health students with an interest in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health generally and for those seeking to enhance the capacity of the primary health care, public health, allied health, community development and the broader sector workforce to cohesively address the physical, psychosocial, cultural and environmental determinants of health and wellbeing of Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians.

The Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing specialisation is designed for students who wish to specialise in Aboriginal health and Wellbeing, which is reflected in their Testamur.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

Master's Degree

Application Processing Days

28 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

12 Months

Work Experience Required

2 Years

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
feb 2024		Closed
feb 2025		Closed
may 2024		Closed
jun 2025		Opening Later
sep 2024		Closed
sep 2025		Opening Later

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 150

Tuition Fee

CAD 54,000 per year

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

Living Cost in University of New South Wales (UNSW) - Kensington 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 - 6.5 - 6 - With No Band Less Than
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 64.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have an undergraduate degree in a field relevant to public health or health management and two years full-time professional or volunteer experience.

Minimum CGPA Required: 65.00 %

Additional Information

Scholarships

UNSW is where ambitious and high-achieving students from around the world study and succeed. We offer scholarships for international students to empower them to realise their potential. Our scholarships are not just based on your grades – UNSW values leadership skills, extracurricular interests and your passion to study with us. Our international scholarships and awards will help you to gain financial support, recognition of your academic excellence and they will help you stand out to future employers.

International Scientia Coursework Scholarship - Alongside academic merit, we want you to show us your passion to become a leader, how you have engaged in extracurricular interests, and share with us why UNSW is the university for you.

What you receive:

A full scholarship on your tuition fees or,
AUD$20,000 per annum for the minimum duration of your program.

You will also have access to networks and support including ‘fast-tracked’ applications for campus accommodation, awards and networking events and guaranteed entry into the UNSW Professional Development Program.

Australia’s Global University Award - If you have strong academic merit and are passionate about achieving your goals through university study, you will be considered for Australia’s Global University Award.

What you receive:

AUD$10,000 for one year

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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