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Doctor of Public Health
Administrative Officer:
Research Degrees Office
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing & Health Sciences
Ph: (03) 9905 4313
Email: graduate@med.monash.edu.au |
This research doctoral program provides you as a health professional with balanced training in the theory and practice of public health, equipping you to enter a wide range of careers in epidemiology, public health practice and research. This course has three components: coursework, public health practice and research. The coursework component comprises of four core and two elective units. The public health practice comprises of a supervised practical attachment for a maximum of 13 weeks in a public health setting. The research should lead to a 70,000 word thesis.
Professional Recognition
Australasian Faculty of Public Health Medicine.
Career Fields
Public Health Administrator, Academic, Occupational Physician.
Course Structure
Doctor of Public Health
On-Campus |
| Study length |
Full-time: 3 years
Part-time: 6 years |
| Course code |
3401 |
| CRICOS code |
038563G |
| Entry requirements |
You must have the minimum of an upper second class honours degree in a health discipline or equivalent. Extensive relevant professional experience in the public health field. Professional experience is assessed from both a personal statement and referee reports. |
| Course structure |
4 core + 2 elective units (20%), 13 weeks supervised practice** (10%), 70,000 word research thesis (70%) |
| Core units |
DPH6001 Advanced epidemiology
DPH6002 Statistical methods for public health
DPH6003 Advanced research methods in public health
DPH6004 Health leadership & management
DPH6005 Public health practice** |
Elective units
Two electives (selected from the DEPM postgraduate
units) |
| Assessment |
Assessment includes oral presentations, examinations and written assignments (coursework), written reports (PH practice) oral presentations and major thesis (research). |
Further Information
Full and complete information including unit descriptions, staff profiles and location details can be found the 2008 DEPM Postgraduate Course Guide (PDF, 244kb)
Course Enquiries
Course Coordinator:
Professor Michael Abramson
Ph: (03) 9903 0573
Full Contact Details
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