La Trobe University

Master of Public Health

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University Location Melbourne, Victoria
City Population 5.3 million
Student Population 36,000
Int'l Student Population 7,000
Main Campus Melbourne (Bundoora, suburb of Melbourne)
Program Campus City or Online
Program Duration 2 years
Estimated Annual Tuition AUD$41,600 (2025 fees; subject to increase)
Trimester Intakes March, April, July, September, November
Next Available Intake April
Application Deadline No set deadline*
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Overview

The La Trobe University School of Psychology and Public Health delivers contemporary education and research that positively impacts students and society in Australia—and internationally.

The school is proudly training the next generation of public health experts in a variety of disciplines including public health, occupational health and safety, digital health, health information managers, and health services management.

La Trobe believes in work-readiness, and students benefit from outstanding placement opportunities that expose them to a range of health environments.

When you study public health at La Trobe, you can

  • choose from a variety of specializations to build targeted skills for your career;
  • develop a global approach so you can work in health systems around the world;
  • build a foundation in critical public health subjects and develop your research skills;
  • benefit from flexible study options, with multiple intake dates and options for online study; and
  • develop the confidence to lead public health initiatives.

Program

You don’t need a health background to pursue an in-demand career in public health. La Trobe’s Master of Public Health will give you important foundations in systems thinking, epidemiology, policy, and research methods. You’ll learn how to gather, interpret, and leverage health data to create a healthier society. Understand the key principles of promotion, protection, and prevention. Develop your research skills and learn how to influence our health systems.

As a public health student, you’ll gain the skills you need to work in health systems around the world. By developing a global and multidisciplinary approach, you’ll gain an understanding of public health that can genuinely influence the well-being of individuals, families, and communities.

Specializations

  • Advanced practice
  • Ageing strategy and policy
  • Applied research
  • Digital health
  • Health management
  • Health promotion
  • Health strategy and policy
  • International development

Clinical Placement (Work-based Learning)
During this course, you will have the opportunity to participate in a work-based learning (WBL) placement experience, designed to allow you to extend your formal academic learning beyond the classroom.

The WBL experience will provide the opportunity to bring your learning from the university into a work environment and test your knowledge in a professional real-world environment. Some courses include compulsory WBL subjects; however, the university also offers a range of elective WBL subjects, both cross-discipline and subject-specific.

The location and number of hours undertaken can vary considerably depending on the activity and the discipline area.

Admission Requirements

Completed bachelor’s degree
You must have a completed undergraduate degree in a related field.

Admission Timeline

*While there is no set application deadline, you are encouraged to apply at least 6 months prior to the program start date.