Master of Public Health (MPH)
Public Health
A course by
University of Auckland
An internationally recognised programme that prepares graduates for impactful careers in public health, covering disease prevention, surveillance, epidemiology, health promotion, and policy.
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Core skills this course teaches
Develop advanced knowledge in public health
Critically analyse and apply approaches to disease prevention, health promotion, epidemiology, and public health management.
Conduct research or practice in public health
Undertake independent research (thesis/dissertation) or advanced coursework relevant to public health practice or policy.
About This Course
The Master of Public Health (MPH) is designed for students aspiring to work in the public health sector. The programme offers advanced education in disease prevention, health promotion, epidemiology, health management, and policy development. Students may follow either a taught or research pathway (120 or 240 points), and graduates will be equipped for roles involving disease surveillance, policy making, and public health management in Aotearoa New Zealand or internationally. The MPH is recognised as Part I of the training for a Public Health Registrar.
Course Content
- Advanced-level courses in Public Health
- Health Informatics
- Health Management
- Māori Health
- Population Health
- Population Health Practice
- Dissertation (for taught pathway)
- Thesis (for research pathway)
- Courses as listed in the Master of Public Health and Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health Schedules
Entry Requirements
Entry with a postgraduate qualification for 120 point pathway.
Entry with an undergraduate degree for 240 point pathway.
Build towards these roles
Public health specialistDisease surveillance and monitoring rolesPublic health managementHealth policy and planning
Build skills in these industries
Public HealthHealth CarePolicy and Planning
