Master of Science (Public Health)

Entry Requirements

Applicants must normally hold an approved health-related bachelor degree or equivalent qualification from an approved tertiary institution.

Applicants for the masters must also have at least two years’ experience in palliative care, aged care or in a related field.

English language requirements

IELTS (Academic): 6.0 Overall with 6.0 Speaking, 6.0 Writing; TOEFL (Internet): 72 Overall with 18 Speaking, 18 Writing; Pearson PTE Academic: 50 Overall with 50 Speaking, 50 Writing; Cambridge English Advanced (CAE): B2

Course Details

At the Flinders Health and Medical Research Institute (FHMRI), our expert researchers work with health practitioners, patients and with one of the largest networks of rural and remote community partnerships to better understand and seek solutions to the most pressing health and medical needs of Australians.

Ground-breaking and world-class research requires excellent researchers – now and in the future.

As a FHMRI PhD candidate, our expertise, support and mentorship prepare you to have maximum impact, and to make a difference in your future career.

Your career

A PhD in Healthy Communities will position you as an expert in your area of specialisation. A PhD is a stepping stone to professional research or as a highly sought-after expert in the private or public sector in Australia and internationally. You will gain invaluable critical analysis skills.

This prestigious degree will equip you with valuable skills for developing successful grants, improving research quality and research capacity, and skills for developing collaboration and engagement with your peers, industry and consumers.

Potential occupations include:

• Health economist
• Senior or lead scientist
• Industrial scientist
• Academic
• Industry
• Government

Potential employers include:

• Universities
• Local health services
• Government Departments of Health
• Business consultancy companies
• Pharmaceutical and medical device companies
• Research Institutes
• World Health Organisation
• Poche SA+NT (Indigenous Health)

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