Master of Public Health

About the course

UniSQ’s Master of Public Health prepares you to address complex health challenges locally and globally. You’ll study epidemiology, health systems, environmental and social determinants of health, and health promotion while building advanced analytical, research and communication skills. The degree includes community-based public health practice and industry placement opportunities, with options for coursework-only or coursework plus research suited to Master-level public health training.

What you might learn

To graduate from the Master of Public Health, you must successfully complete 16 units of study.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue public health roles across government (federal, state and local), non-government and not-for-profit health agencies, and corporate organisations. Typical opportunities include public health officer or consultant, project manager, health promotion officer/advocate, health and wellbeing coordinator, clinical research coordinator, and environmental health program coordinator. Outcomes align with Master-level preparation for professional practice in public health and population health settings.

Living Costs in Ipswich**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) £ 13 - 17	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) £ 533 - 704	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) £ 489 - 647
Transportation (Daily) £ 2 - 4	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) £ 113 - 150

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)