March 11, 2025: The University of Tasmania (UTAS), is now inviting applications for its Master of Public Health program for 2025.

The course Master of Public Health provided by University of Tasmania, will offer a student to be equipped to change their community. They will hone their systemic thinking skills and gain confidence in navigating the interaction between research policy and practice. In both domestic and international circumstances, a student will gain the ability to plan, carry out, and assess intricate evidence-based policy and practice interventions.

The design of interventions to prevent or lessen the burden of disease and disability, epidemiological monitoring, health promotion, health systems planning and administration, and evidence-based public health practice will all be covered in this course. In addition, environmental health, health economics, non-communicable illness prevention, and communicable disease epidemiology are covered in the course. Those who work in the health sector and those who wish to pursue a career in public health will find the Master of Public Health course equally relevant.

Program Delivery: The postgraduate program is provided full-time in English for two years. In the first year of the Master of Public Health program, students will learn about global health systems, public health intervention practice, health research, and systems thinking in order to earn a globally acknowledged degree. In the second year, the students gain specific knowledge in the fields of health economics, communicable disease epidemiology, environmental health, and noncommunicable disease prevention. Additionally, they will have the option of finishing elective coursework units or working on a solo research project under the guidance of a subject-matter expert, which may serve as a springboard for a PhD.

The MPH curriculum is benchmarked against competency standards articulated by the Council of Public Health Institutions in Australasia (CAPHIA). There is currently no professional accreditation required for public health tertiary qualifications.

Entry Requirements: The majority of the University of Tasmania's postgraduate courses require credentials equal to an Australian bachelor's degree in order to be admitted. For applicants to be eligible for an offer, they must meet the English language criteria, obtain the necessary grade in their qualifying studies, and pass any preparatory courses.

English Entry Requirements :  

• IELTS (Academic) 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0)
• TOEFL (iBT) 88 (no skill below: Reading 21; Listening 21; Speaking 21; Writing 25)
• PTE Academic 65 with no score lower than 58
• Cambridge English C1 Advanced 176 with no less than 169 in any skill

Application Deadline: While there is no deadline, students are expected to apply for their COE 2.5- 3 months prior to the course start date.

Course Start Date: 21st July, 2025.

Tuition: $75,748 AUD Approximately for the total course

How to Apply: https://www.utas.edu.au/study/apply  

Career Outcomes: Public health graduates play vital roles in ensuring health system resilience and reform in all countries. Graduates find employment in local, state, and national government ministries and health services, non-government health agencies, international health agencies, humanitarian organisations and universities. The many career options include:

• Health policy analyst and advisor roles leading strategy and policy development, monitoring and evaluation and health system reform
• Epidemiologists and health data analysts involved in surveillance and monitoring of infectious and non-communicable conditions and epidemiological reporting the patterns of disease
• Public health expertise within the disciplines of medicine, nursing, midwifery, and allied health
• Program managers designing, implementing, and evaluating health promotion and prevention interventions
• Emergency, disaster, and humanitarian response coordinators
• Public health academics teaching across the public health discipline and leading public health research

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY OF TASMANIA:

The University of Tasmania (UTAS) is one of Australia’s most prestigious universities, renowned for its commitment to academic excellence and impactful research. Located in Tasmania, it offers a dynamic learning environment with campuses in Hobart, Launceston, and the Cradle Coast, as well as offshore. UTAS provides a diverse range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various disciplines, emphasizing real-world learning and global perspectives.

With a strong focus on addressing societal challenges, UTAS is a leader in research areas such as marine and Antarctic studies, agriculture, health, and sustainability. The university is dedicated to creating meaningful change through its world-class research and partnerships, both locally and internationally. Guided by its commitment to student success, UTAS fosters a supportive, inclusive community that prepares graduates to make a positive impact in their fields.