Master of Public Health (Global Health and Advocacy)
Master of Public Health (Global Health and Advocacy)
ACU’s Master of Public Health equips graduates with specialised knowledge, understanding and skills in public health to improve and advance population health and well-being. ACU’s MPH prepares graduates to practice with a community, national or global focus, and with an ethical, social justice perspective. A uniquely ACU specialisation, global health…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
ACU’s Master of Public Health equips graduates with specialised knowledge, understanding and skills in public health to improve and advance population health and well-being. ACU’s MPH prepares graduates to practice with a community, national or global focus, and with an ethical, social justice perspective.
A uniquely ACU specialisation, global health is an increasingly important and active area of work for public health practitioners. If you are planning to focus on global health, our Master of Public Health program offers a specialisation in global health and advocacy during your second year. The Master of Public Health (Global Health and Advocacy) specialisation will give you the knowledge, skills and experience to practice effectively in the evolving professional landscape of global health.
Students may choose to complete their Master with specialisation through a Research Pathway (undertaking additional research training and completion of a minor thesis) or a Capstone Pathway (involving a capstone experience, such as a practice-based project).
Commonwealth Supported Places are available for this course. See the Courses costs section below, under Fees.
Careers
Our graduates have pursued careers in:
not-for-profit organisations
health education
government
health services
project management
Further study
Master of Public Health (MPH) graduates may be able to progress to a higher degree by research (eg Doctor of Philosophy). Students interested in doing so are encouraged to complete their MPH via the Research Pathway.
REQUIREMENTS
International applicants
To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have: a Bachelor degree (or higher) or equivalent; or
successfully completed a Graduate Diploma in Public Health; and
Either: A grade point average of 4.2 on the ACU 7 point scale in a Bachelor degree; or
A minimum of two years professional experience in health (or related field), including Honours or other postgraduate study in health; or
Suitable practical experience in public health, global health or humanitarian assistance to the satisfaction of the course coordinator.
Applicants must also comply with the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy and require an academic IELTS minimum overall score of 6.5 (with a minimum score of 6.0 in all bands), or an equivalent acceptable test score as outlined in the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.
Inherent requirement
There are essential components of a course or unit that demonstrate the capabilities, knowledge and skills to achieve the core learning outcomes of that course or unit. You will need to be able to meet these inherent requirements to complete your course.
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS) – 6.5 overall score (with a minimum score of 6.0 in all bands)
- Pearson Test of English (PTE) – 58
- Test of English as a Foreign Language – Academic (TOEFL) – 79 (Writing – 24, Reading – 19, Speaking – 20, Listening – 20)
- ACU English Language Test – B
- Cambridge Advanced English (CAE) – 176
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Australian Catholic University (ACU) is an Australian education provider that is ranked in the top 2% of universities worldwide and the top 40 of Generation Y universities. Study options are offered in the areas of arts and humanities; business and IT; education; law; nursing and health sciences; philosophy and theology; psychology; sport and biological science. A degree at ACU involves much more than classes and study. Throughout the degree, students will hear and learn from industry leaders who bring their expertise to ACU to inspire a new generation of leaders. ACU has campuses across Brisbane, Adelaide, Ballarat, Blacktown, Canberra, Melbourne, North Sydney, Rome, and Strathfield.
