A Master of Public Health is a postgraduate degree focused on improving the health of populations and communities through prevention, evidence, policy, research and public health programs.

The UTS Online Master of Public Health develops capability across epidemiology, biostatistics, health promotion, global health, disease prevention, research, policy and evidence-informed public health practice.

The UTS Online Master of Public Health is designed for professionals who want to improve population and community health at a local, national or global level.

It can suit people from a wide range of backgrounds, including nursing, psychology, optometry, sociology, physiotherapy, exercise science, biomedical science, data analytics and communication, as well as professionals looking to transition into public health.

No. A healthcare background is not required.

The course is designed for professionals from a range of disciplines who want to build public health capability or transition into population-health work. Current direct entry requires a completed Australian bachelor’s degree or higher qualification, or overseas equivalent.

A completed bachelor’s degree or higher qualification is currently required for direct entry to the Master of Public Health.

If you do not meet the direct-entry requirement, UTS Online identifies pathway options including the Graduate Certificate in Public Health, Graduate Diploma in Public Health, Graduate Certificate in Health Analytics and Graduate Certificate in Public Health and Communicable Disease, subject to current admissions requirements.

You’ll build advanced capability in public health strategy, epidemiology, biostatistics, health promotion, global health, disease prevention, policy and evidence-informed decision-making.

The course is designed to help you analyse population-health challenges, interpret health data and research, design and evaluate public health initiatives, consider health equity and ethical practice, and work across disciplines to improve community and global health outcomes.

The UTS Online Master of Public Health comprises 12 subjects totalling 72 credit points.

Core public health study includes:
• Foundations in Public Health + Indigenous Public Health
• Global Health Systems + Planetary Health
• Social Perspectives in Public Health
• Fundamentals of Epidemiology
• Non-communicable Disease
• Communicable Disease
• Fundamentals of Biostatistics + Fundamentals of Qualitative Research
• Health Promotion

Your remaining study depends on whether you choose the Data Analytics major, Leadership sub-major or Flexible pathway.

You can tailor the Master of Public Health through three current study pathways:

• Data Analytics major
• Leadership sub-major
• Flexible pathway

The Data Analytics major develops deeper capability in epidemiology, biostatistics and visual analytics. The Leadership sub-major focuses on leading people, services and systems. The Flexible pathway allows you to select approved electives across areas such as data analytics, leadership and health services management.

You’ll build foundations in epidemiology and biostatistics so you can critically interpret health data, research findings, disease patterns and population-health evidence.

If you choose the Data Analytics major, you can deepen this capability through Advanced Biostatistics, Advanced Epidemiology, Data Visualisation and Visual Analytics, plus an elective. This pathway develops skills in statistical analysis, identifying patterns and risk factors, visualising data and translating evidence into public health insights.

Yes. The Flexible pathway allows you to select approved electives from health services management and related areas alongside your core public health study.

Current elective options include subjects such as Foundations of Healthcare Systems, Improving Safety and Quality in Healthcare, Leading Health and Social Care, Managing for Value-Based Care, Organisational Management in Health Care, Planning for Health and Social Services, Quality and Safety Improvement Methods and Systems and Service Innovation.

Elective availability can change, so check the current course structure when planning your study pathway.

Public health focuses on improving health across populations and communities through prevention, epidemiology, health promotion, policy, research and public health programs.

Health services management focuses more directly on how health and social care services are organised, led, funded, improved and delivered.

The UTS Online Master of Public Health allows you to build broad public health capability while selecting some health services management electives if they align with your professional goals.

The UTS Online Master of Public Health can be completed in a minimum of 24 months.

The course comprises 12 online subjects totalling 72 credit points.

Yes. The course is designed for professionals who want to complete postgraduate study alongside existing work and personal commitments.

You’ll study online through structured weekly learning and engage with practical public health, research and data-focused activities that can be connected to contemporary population-health challenges.

How you balance work, study and personal commitments will depend on your individual circumstances, so it is important to plan for the weekly study requirements of each subject.

Yes. Both the UTS Online Graduate Certificate in Public Health and Graduate Diploma in Public Health can provide pathways into the Master of Public Health.

The Graduate Certificate comprises four subjects. If fully credited towards the 12-subject master’s, you would have eight additional subjects remaining.

The Graduate Diploma comprises eight subjects. If fully credited, you would have four additional subjects remaining, subject to current UTS credit rules.

You may be eligible to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning, or RPL, if your previous study or professional experience meets the relevant UTS course requirements.

UTS assesses RPL after an offer of enrolment has been accepted. The amount of credit available depends on your individual circumstances and the evidence provided.

No. The current UTS Online Master of Public Health does not include a structured internship or placement.

Students can access UTS Career Hub for career resources, work-experience listings and networking opportunities while completing the course.

"The UTS Online Master of Public Health can support career pathways across public health programs, epidemiology, health promotion, policy, research, disease prevention, community health and global health.

Career directions identified by UTS Online include:
• Public Health Officer
• Public Health Data Analyst
• Health Policy Advisor
• Epidemiologist
• Health Program Manager
• Community Health Coordinator
• Global Health Specialist

Career outcomes will depend on your previous experience, chosen study pathway and the requirements of individual employers.

For more information about where public health study can lead, explore our guide to why study public health. If you’re particularly interested in data-focused roles, you can also read our guide to becoming a health data analyst.

The Master of Public Health develops core capability in epidemiology, biostatistics, disease prevention and the interpretation of population-health data.

If epidemiology is a particular interest, the Data Analytics major allows you to deepen your study through Advanced Epidemiology, Advanced Biostatistics and Data Visualisation and Visual Analytics.

The degree does not by itself guarantee an epidemiologist role, and employment requirements will depend on the organisation, position and your broader professional experience.

Public health professionals can work across government agencies, health services, community organisations, not-for-profit organisations, research settings, public health programs and organisations focused on policy, disease prevention or global health.

The UTS Online Master of Public Health develops transferable capability in data, policy, health promotion, program design and evaluation that can be applied across a range of population and community health settings.

Whether a Master of Public Health is worthwhile depends on your professional goals, previous experience and the public health capability you want to build.

For professionals who want to move into public health or strengthen their capability in areas such as epidemiology, data, health promotion, policy, prevention or public health leadership, the degree provides a structured way to build advanced population-health knowledge and skills.

The UTS Online course also allows you to tailor part of your study through Data Analytics, Leadership or Flexible pathways.

The current indicative tuition fee for the UTS Online Master of Public Health is $43,478 in total, with an indicative fee of $3,623 per subject.

Fees are indicative and subject to change. Your total course fee may vary depending on your study plan, Recognition of Prior Learning and the fees applicable at the time of enrolment, so refer to the UTS Online fees page for the latest information.

Yes. FEE-HELP is available to eligible students studying the UTS Online Master of Public Health.

FEE-HELP is an Australian Government loan scheme that can help eligible full-fee-paying students cover some or all of their tuition fees.

Eligibility requirements apply, so check the current FEE-HELP information before enrolling.

UTS Online offers six intakes per year, giving you multiple opportunities to commence the Master of Public Health.

Intake dates can change from year to year, so refer to the course page for the next available intake and current application dates.

For a standard six-credit-point UTS Online subject, you should typically allow around 15–20 hours per week for study.

This can include working through weekly learning materials, completing readings and activities, participating in online discussions and preparing assessments. Your actual study time may vary depending on the subject, your previous experience and assessment deadlines.

UTS Online students generally study one subject at a time, helping you focus your study around your professional and personal commitments.

For more information, read our guide to study resources with an example study schedule.

Assessment in the UTS Online Master of Public Health varies by subject and is designed to reflect practical, real-world public health, population health and prevention challenges.

Depending on the subject, assessments may include written assignments, public health or policy analyses, data interpretation tasks, online quizzes, presentations, proposals, research or program-evaluation activities and portfolio-style work. Current course information states that there are no exams or group assignments required to graduate.

Refer to the individual subject information in the UTS Handbook for current assessment details.

The UTS Online Master of Public Health is delivered online through Canvas, with students studying one subject at a time through structured weekly modules. You’ll engage with practical activities, multimedia learning, peer discussions and assessments designed to connect your studies with real-world public health, population health and prevention challenges.

Throughout the course, you’ll also have access to support including:
• A dedicated Student Success Advisor
• Academic and assignment support
• UTS Career Hub resources and networking opportunities
• Peer learning and presentation support
• Confidential health and wellbeing services

Here’s a video example showcasing key features of our online learning platform, including tools designed to enhance your study experience.

Or read our tips for balancing postgraduate study with work and life: https://studyonline.uts.edu.au/blog/balancing-postgraduate-study-and-life-commitments-practical-tips-success