How to apply
Domestic students
Please complete the Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences application form.
International students
Information for International students
In addition to the attachments required in the application form applicants who are not graduates of this University must submit an original transcript or certified copy of their academic record for all tertiary qualifications to date.
Scholarships
Key information
- 72 credit points
- 2 years full time (minimum 1 year)
- Up to 4 years part time
- Course code: 90710
- Intake periods: February and July
- Fees
Important dates
Applications
Semester 2 applications close 1 July 2011
Commencement
Semester 2: 1 August 2011
Semester 1 next year: 27 February 2012
Links
The Master of Public Health (Research) is a specialist degree designed for you to undertake research on a topic relevant to public health and to gain research skills and experience.
Public health is the prevention of disease and injury in the whole community and the promotion of cost-effective and equitable health care services. Research topics must be in areas connected with a public health problem or issue. This course gives you a strong grounding in the disciplines of epidemiology and biostatistics within the multidisciplinary context of public health. You will gain experience in all aspects of the research process, from the conception and design of a research project, the collection and analysis of data and effective communication of results – as well as the application of results to practice.
Course outline
The Master of Public Health (Research) is a thesis-only research degree. Students without equivalent proficiency are also required to complete units in epidemiology or biostatistics:
- PUBH8750 Epidemiology I
- PUBH8753 Biostatistics I
The Master of Public Health can also be undertaken by coursework or coursework and dissertation.
Admission requirements
Admission to the Master of Public Health (Research) requires the following:
- Adequate public health knowledge through previous coursework training in public health or professional experience; and
- Bachelor's degree with at least 2A honours (or equivalent)
English Language Competence
All UWA reasearch programs have a minimum level of English language competency.
Course enquiries
Winthrop Professor Matthew Knuiman
Telephone: (+61 8) 6488 1250
Email: matthew.knuiman@uwa.edu.au
University information
CRICOS Code: 00126G
