Master of Public Health
Program code
5263
Available at
Nathan
Gold Coast
Mount Gravatt
Logan
South Bank
Online
Offshore
Other
Duration
1 to 1.5 years full-time
3 years part-time (online only)
Credit points
120
Indicative fee
$36,000.00* per year (more)
* 2024 indicative annual fee
My details
Programs change over time. Course lists and requirements are specific to the year you started studying.
Trimester 1 and Trimester 2 intakes
To be eligible for the award of Master of Public Health (MPH), a student must acquire 120 credit points as prescribed below:
- Standard pathway:
- gain 80 credit points for the core courses and
- gain 40 credit points from the listed elective courses.
- Dissertation pathway:
- gain 70 credit points for the core courses and
- gain 10 credit points from the listed elective courses and
- successfully complete the 40 credit point dissertation.
Advanced standing
To be eligible for the award of Master of Public Health (MPH), a student admitted with 40 credit points of advanced standing must acquire 80 credit points as prescribed below:
- Standard pathway:
- gain 40 credit points for the core courses and
- gain 40 credit points from the listed elective courses.
- Dissertation pathway:
- gain 30 credit points for the core courses and
- gain 10 credit points from the listed elective courses and
- successfully complete the 40 credit point dissertation.
This degree may be awarded with Distinction where a student achieves a minimum program GPA of 6.5 with no failed courses. The words "This award was achieved with Distinction" will be recorded on the testamur.
Exit point
To be eligible to exit the Master of Global Public Health program, a student must meet the requirements of the Graduate Diploma of Public Health or Master of Public Health program. To exit, a student should apply for a program transfer.
The Graduate Diploma exit point is not available to students admitted to the Masters program with advanced standing.
Students who exit with the Graduate Diploma will not be eligible for readmission to complete the Master of Public Health.
Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Level and Type
The Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) is the national policy for regulated qualifications in Australian education and training. This qualification is accredited as an AQF Level 9 - Masters Degree (Coursework).
Program learning outcomes
Program Learning Outcomes communicate to the community the value of the Griffith educational experience as benchmarked against national qualification standards.
Program Learning Outcomes for this award describe the knowledge, skills and the application of knowledge and skills you will acquire through studying the Griffith program of your choice.