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ECU’s Master of Public Health offers students the opportunity to gain the skills and knowledge required for a diverse career in public health practice. Public Health is a broad field which aims to improve and protect the health and wellbeing of the population. Public health practitioners encourage individuals and communities to have greater control over their health and well-being, and to influence relevant organisations that lead to better health for all. They work 'across the lifespan', including the early years, child and adolescent health, and healthy aging to support population health. Students will be equipped for careers in various sectors in public and community health including healthy ageing, health protection, communicable disease, addiction services, health promotion and healthy public policy. Throughout their studies, students will be provided with the core foundations of public health theory and practice with a focus on cultural competence and the development, management, and evaluation of public health programs. Students can customise their study through specialist elective units in contemporary health strategies, nutrition, occupational safety and health and alcohol and other drugs. They will also undertake a core employability skills unit where they engage with public health industry and develop a personal portfolio of evidence to support their transition into the workforce following graduation.
This course information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the course requirements and the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.
English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
This course has been accredited by ECU as an AQF Level 9 Masters Degree (Coursework) Award.
Students are required to complete 9 Core units and 3 Recommend Elective units. Alternative elective units may be approved at the discretion of the Course Co-ordinator. Note that students who commence their course in the July intake (Semester 2), will do units in a slightly different order. Please consult with the Student Hub to ensure the most efficient progression pathway.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| MMP6100 | Evidence-Based Practice | 20 |
| HST5161 | Public Health: Philosophy, Principles and Practice | 20 |
| HST6337 | Communicable Disease | 20 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| HST5120 | Epidemiology | 20 |
| HST6338 | Law and Ethical Issues | 20 |
| Elective Unit | 1 x Recommended Elective unit | 20 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| HST6520 | Health Science Career Transitions | 20 |
| HST6355 | Ageing, Health and Wellbeing | 20 |
| Elective Unit | 1 x Recommended Elective unit | 20 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| HST6510 | Public Health Planning and Evaluation | 20 |
| MMP6102 ^ | Medical Science Masters Project | 20 |
| or | ||
| NRB5112 ^ | Translational Science | 20 |
| or | ||
| MAT5212 ^ | Biostatistics | 20 |
| Elective Unit | 1 x Recommended Elective unit | 20 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| HST6335 | Public Health Strategies | 20 |
| HST6350 | Drug Use and Addictive Behaviours | 20 |
| NUT6110 | Food Vision | 20 |
| OHS6205 | Health, Safety and Workplace Environment | 20 |
| OHS6137 | Emergency & Crisis Management | 20 |
| OHS6178 | Occupational Toxicology | 20 |
| MAT5212 | Biostatistics | 20 |
| DER6101 | Introduction to Emergency Management | 20 |
Note: Students can choose to study MMP6102, NRB5112 or MAT5212 depending on their semester schedules and area of research interest. MMP6102 is only offered on campus in Semester 2 and NRB5112 is only offered on campus in Semester 1. MAT5212 is currently offered on campus in both semesters. These core option units should only be undertaken in the second year of the MPH program. If students select to do either MAT5212 or NRB5112 in Semester 1 (rather than MMP6102 in Semester 2) of their second year, they will forfeit the elective in the first semester of their second year and complete two electives in Semester 2 of their second year instead.
Please note: Some electives units run exclusively online with no on-campus classes. International students are permitted to take a maximum of three units in online mode. Hence, for Visa purposes, International students should undertake ALL core units in on-campus mode so that they are able to choose electives that run only in online mode. Please refer to the ECU timetable for delivery modes.
** Students who commence the degree mid-year will complete units in a different order and must seek advice from the Student Hub.
Students who are unable to complete this degree may, with Course Coordinator approval, exit with a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma of Public Health.
^ Core Option
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
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