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Overview

The Master of International Public Health (MIPH) is recognised as a sought after qualification in international health. Many graduates of MIPH or similar programs have found employment with international aid organisations. The aim of the Master of International Public Health is to combine: A human ecology perspective of health and … For more content click the Read More button below.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Demonstrate strong sociocultural and political awareness of the diverse cultural settings, entities and policy agendas influencing global health and critically analyse complex and interrelated factors shaping health trends at local, national and international levels, as well as globally.
2.
Apply advanced knowledge and skills for protecting the health of populations and preventing communicable and non-communicable diseases using epidemiological methods and contemporary theories and techniques relevant to international health priorities and settings.
3.
Critically appraise the needs of communities and/or populations for promoting health, drawing on evidence informed approaches to support effective interventions.
4.
Interpret and apply relevant research and research-based methods for informing international public health questions, priorities, policy and practice across a diverse set of contexts.
5.
Investigate, analyse and synthesise complex population related data and issues to plan and evaluate public health strategies, projects and programs informed by current theoretical debates, techniques and practices in international health, as well as the development of policy.
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Demonstrate multidisciplinary ways of working and high level skills in communicating, working in teams and advocacy to enhance public health outcomes within international health settings and in a global context.
7.
Demonstrate understanding of current global health developments and perspectives and their implications for productively working locally, intersectorally, and across communities, agencies and national boundaries.
8.
Demonstrate capacity to engage in scholarly inquiry, ethical commitment and critical reflective practice for informing professional practice in international public health.

Program Structure
48 Units of Credit:

Students must complete 48 UOC as a standalone program.

1. Compulsory courses - 18 UOC
2. International Public Health prescribed elective courses - 18 UOC
3. Prescribed elective courses - 12 UOC

Specialisation

Students may take the following specialisation

Academic Practice: International Students

International students from non-English speaking countries enrolled in the full time program in Sydney (Kensington campus) are required to take the following additional preparatory course in their first semester. This course is available for all students to assist to gain maximum benefit from their study. The course is made available at no charge to students and does not contribute to the UOC requirements of the degree.

Prescribed Electives

Students can take up to a maximum of 12 UOC of the following courses.

Project, Independent Study or Internship

Students may apply to their Program Director to be allowed to replace up to 12 UOC of electives with the following courses.

Part-time students can complete the 12 UOC Project (PHCM9144) part time by enrolling in PHCM9145 (6 UOC) in two consecutive terms.

Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements

Related Programs

Related Programs

Graduate Diploma - GradDip5567 - International Public Health
Graduate Certificate - GradCert7367 - International Public Health
Master of Infectious Diseases Intelligence - MIDIMaster of International Public Health - MIPH9042 - International Public Health/Infectious Diseases Intelligence
Master of International Public Health - MIPHMaster of Public Health - MPH9043 - Int Pub Health/Pub Health
Master of Health Management - MHMMaster of International Public Health - MIPH9044 - Int Pub Hlth/Hlth Mgmt
Master of International Public Health (Extension) - MIPH (Extn)9051 - International Public Health (Extension)
Master of International Public Health (Extension) - MIPH(Extn)Master of Public Health - MPH9052 - International Public Health (Extension) / Public Health
Master of Health Management - MHMMaster of International Public Health (Extension) - MIPH(Extn)9053 - International Public Health (Extension) / Health Management
Master of International Public Health - MIPHMaster of Public Health (Extension) - MPH(Extn)9054 - International Public Health / Public Health (Extension)
Master of Health Management (Extension) - MHM(Extn)Master of International Public Health - MIPH9058 - International Public Health / Health Management (Extension)

Program Requirements

Progression Requirements

Pathways

Post Graduate

Doctor of Philosophy - PhD1835 - Public Health & Community Med

Articulation Arrangements

Graduate Diploma - GradDip5567 - International Public Health
Graduate Certificate - GradCert7367 - International Public Health
Master of International Public Health (Extension) - MIPH (Extn)9051 - International Public Health (Extension)

Recognition of Achievement

Award with Excellence
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The Award with Excellence is awarded in coursework masters programs, including Masters (Extension) but with the exception of Masters (Extended) such as JD and MD, when a Weighted Average Mean (WAM) of at least 80% has been achieved and at least 50% of the requirements of the award are completed at UNSW. All eligible programs will award 'with Excellence' except in special circumstances where approval of Academic Board has been given for a program to opt out.

Program Fees

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