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Doctor of Public Health

Application form and enquiries

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 2009 DEPM Postgraduate Course Guide (PDF, 331kb)

Course Enquiries

Course Coordinator:

Professor Michael Abramson
Ph: (03) 9903 0573
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