Master of Public Health (Public Health Research)

About the course

This flexible one-year Master of Public Health provides a broad introduction to public health with a research-focused specialisation. You develop analytical and practical skills to examine population health issues, interpret evidence, and support effective policy and program decisions. Study is designed to be work-ready and applicable to contemporary community and global health challenges in a Master coursework public health discipline. The programme develops advanced clinical reasoning, health leadership, and evidence-based practice for complex care environments.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue roles supporting public health research, policy and program planning, monitoring and evaluation, and health promotion across government, NGOs, health services and research organisations. The specialisation supports pathways into research assistant and analyst-type positions, project and policy roles, and further higher-degree research opportunities. Career directions align with Master-level practice and research in health sciences and public health. Preparing graduates for clinical leadership, health management, and advanced nursing or allied health specialist roles.

Living Costs in Wollongong**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 16 - 21	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,452 - 1,921	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,188 - 1,572
Transportation (Daily) A$ 6 - 7	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 242 - 320

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)