Master of Public Health - Public Security

The MPH Public Security specialisation is for students who want to a strong grounding in public health combined with specialisation in the health aspects of disasters, emergency management and crises including epidemics, which is reflected in their Testamur. The Master of Public Health (MPH) at UNSW Sydney is widely recognised as essential for a career in population health, including health promotion, primary health care, policy formulation, research, and management of health programs. Many of our graduates occupy key positions in health departments, non-government organisations and universities in Australia and internationally. The Public Security specialisation provides additional grounding in the combined areas of human health aspects of bioterrorism, and disaster preparedness and response. The specialisation is particularly aimed at first-responders, analysts or policy makers from health, emergency management, law enforcement, military or other relevant backgrounds who have an interest in developing their public health knowledge and experience.

There are two pathways for entry and a third exceptional pathway. These include:Pathway 1Applicants must have both:a) A three year undergraduate degree in any field of studyb) Two years of full-time professional or volunteer experience in a relevant field (see list below)**. The professional experience may include experience in health or public health services acquired as part of a degree of 4 or more years duration, e.g. MBBS, MD.Pathway 2Applicants must have at least one of the following:a) An undergraduate degree plus an honours in a relevant field of study (see list below)*b) Postgraduate degree in a relevant field of study (see list below)*Pathway 3In exceptional circumstances, applications will be considered for entry when they have extensive professional health or public health experience but do not hold a relevant degree qualification. A minimum of five years full-time relevant professional experience is required and an interview with the School of Population Health may be conducted.