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Doctor of Public Health for 2009

Course overview

This course provides training in both the theory and practice of public health, equipping them to enter a wide range of careers in epidemiology, public health practice and research. The program consists of six coursework units, a 13- week practicum in a public health setting, and research culminating in a 70,000 word thesis. Studies include coursework units in advanced epidemiology, statistical methods for public health, advanced research methods in public health and health leadership and management, as well as two electives chosen from a wide range of units. The research project is expected to provide a significant original contribution to knowledge and/or practice in the field of public health and to demonstrate the capacity of the student to conduct independent research.

Duration, campus, fees and application information

Duration, campus, fees and application information

Domestic students International students
Attendance type
  • On-campus at Alfred Hospital: full-time
  • On-campus at Burnet: full-time
  • On-campus at Caulfield: full-time
  • On-campus at Clayton: full-time, part-time
  • On-campus at Alfred Hospital: full-time
  • On-campus at Burnet: full-time
  • On-campus at Caulfield: full-time
  • On-campus at Clayton: full-time
Intakes First semester, second semester First semester, second semester
Course Content University handbook entry for this course University handbook entry for this course
Duration 4 years full-time, 8 years part-time 4 years
Fees for 2009

Fees are subject to change annually.

Commonwealth supported place (CSP)
Commonwealth supported place not offered for this course.

Research Training Scheme (RTS)
RTS places are available to Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents and New Zealand citizens.

International fee per 48 credit points
48 credit points represents a standard full-time course load for a year
$30,600 AUD
How to apply Entry requirements and applications - domestic students Entry requirements and applications - international students
CRICOS code Not applicable 038563G
Monash course code 3403 3403
Faculty Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Contact Research Degrees Office, telephone +61 3 9905 4313; email research.degrees@med.monash.edu.au or visit http://www.med.monash.edu.au/pgrad/research Research Degrees Office, telephone +61 3 9905 4313; email research.degrees@med.monash.edu.au or visit http://www.med.monash.edu.au/pgrad/research