Doctor of Public Health (Professional Doctorate)

About the course

If you are an experienced health professional or graduate interested in working in the globally relevant field of public health, this degree gives you an opportunity to enrich and extend your professional expertise and undertake research in government, non-government, professional or community settings.The degree offers an integrated program of research with supporting coursework in the first year. The programme advances health sciences research through evidence-based inquiry, clinical context, and supervised thesis development.

Career outcome

This degree will enable you to pursue a career in the government, public health, or community sectors, and will position you well for professional academic or policy advisors roles. Preparing graduates for health research, clinical leadership, and doctoral study in nursing and health sciences.

Living Costs in Melbourne**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 15 - 20	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,583 - 2,094	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,207 - 1,596
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 9	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 240 - 318

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)