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Master of Public Health (Online)

Masters.
The University of Melbourne

37

in world overall ranking*

1

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

This 100% online Master of Public Health is designed for health professionals seeking to strengthen their impact on patient and population outcomes. You will learn from world-leading academics and engage with contemporary public health knowledge grounded in real-world sector experience and research. The curriculum emphasises practical strategies to address complex public health challenges, with options to focus on health leadership, health economics, or a broader public health foundation.

What you might learn

Students develop advanced, career-relevant public health capabilities that can be applied immediately in professional practice. The course aims to build critical skills in analysing public health problems, using evidence and research insights to inform decisions, and designing practical strategies for complex health issues. It also supports capability development for leadership and influence across health systems and services through flexible, online learning.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue roles across government, hospitals, health services, NGOs and the broader health sector where population health and prevention are key priorities. Career pathways may include public health practitioner/advisor roles, health program and policy roles, health service leadership positions, and health economics-related roles supporting resource allocation and evaluation. The degree supports professionals seeking to extend their influence on patient outcomes and system-level public health improvement.


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*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)
**Source: numbeo.com
***Source: PayScale.com (2026)

Costs

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A$27,000 per year

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Information

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2 years

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January, March, April, June, August, October

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Online

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MC-PHMO

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

tick iconMELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP

Up to A$56,000

tick iconMELBOURNE GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP

Up to 100% of tuition fees

tick iconINTERNATIONAL GRADUATE MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS

Up to 50% of tuition fees

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