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Australian Public Health Schools in Australia
James Cook University School of Public Health
Program Overview - Master of Public Health
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| University and Faculty: | James Cook University (JCU) Faculty of Medicine, Health and Molecular Sciences |
| Program: | Master of Public Health |
| University Location: | Townsville, Queensland, Australia |
| City Population: | 175,000 |
| Student Population: | 11,500 |
| Campus Location: |
Townsville, Queensland (option for distance education delivery mode) |
| Program Duration: | 1.5 years |
| Semester Intake: |
Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (July) each year |
| Next Intakes: | July 2012 and February 2013 |
| Est. Annual Tuition: | $23,000 AUD (2013 fee) |
The Master of Public Health at James Cook University enables health professionals to gain postgraduate qualifications in the public health sector and is designed to serve the needs of health professionals in rural and remote areas, particularly in the tropics.
There are five majors available within the Master of Public Health: Generic, Aeromedical Retrieval, Biosecurity and Disaster Preparedness, Communicable Disease Control and Health Promotion.
The Master of Public Health at JCU is offered both via on campus and distance education modes of delivery.
Unique Features of the Program
JCU's School of Public Health, Tropical Medicine and Rehabilitation Sciences ensures the program undertakes high quality and relevant teaching, research and training in population health, with a special focus on the tropics, northern Australia, Indigenous Australia and Australia's near neighbours.
Why International Students Like the Program
JCU is now recognized as a world leader in tropical health and medical research and biotechnology. International research projects in these fields has contributed to JCU being ranked in the top 5% of universities worldwide.
Scholarships
Every student who applies (and accepts) via OzTREKK and commences his/her studies on campus at James Cook University will receive a $500 scholarship from OzTREKK.
Click here for more information about the OzTREKK Scholarship!
Admissions Criteria/Entry Requirements for Canadians
To be eligible to apply, you must have completed an undergraduate degree in a health science field and have five years' professional work experience.
Please also submit two academic referee reports, a personal statement of interest, and a resume/Curriculum Vitae with your application.
APPLY NOW TO JAMES COOK UNIVERSITY'S MASTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Additional Postgraduate Health Sciences Programs Offered at JCU
- Master of Applied Science
- Master of Biomedical Sciences
- Master of Public Health/Master of Business Administration
- Master of Public Health and Tropical Medicine
- Master of Rural and Remote Medicine
Total Number of Places in the Program: no set limit
Number of Places of International Students: no set limit
Application Deadline: While there is no set application deadline, OzTREKK recommends that you apply at least three months prior to the program start date.
OzTREKK Admissions Officer: Christine Chu
