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Monash University
Master of Public Health
Monash University
Course Overview
The Master of Public Health at Monash is a 2-year (96 credit point) program delivered by the School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine — Australia's largest public health faculty, ranked 17th in the world (QS 2024). The program is designed for clinicians, life-sciences graduates and policy professionals who want to shift into population health, epidemiology, health policy or global health roles.
Sri Lankan students choose from specialist streams in epidemiology, health policy, global health, infectious disease, or health services management. The capstone is a supervised research project or a workplace-integrated practicum with partners like the Department of Health Victoria, the Burnet Institute, WHO Western Pacific, or NGOs working in South and Southeast Asia.
Entry Requirements
Academic
- check_circle Bachelor's degree in health sciences, medicine, nursing, biomedical science, allied health, or a related field — at credit average (60%, GPA 2.7+).
- check_circle Applicants from non-health backgrounds may be considered with at least 2 years of relevant professional experience in health, policy or international development.
- check_circle A 500-word personal statement explaining career goals.
- check_circle No GRE/GMAT required.
English Proficiency
- check_circle IELTS Academic: 6.5 Overall (no band below 6.0).
- check_circle TOEFL iBT: 79 Overall.
- check_circle PTE Academic: 58 Overall.
- check_circle Waived if your Bachelor's degree was taught entirely in English.
Estimated Cost of Study
| Expense Category | Amount (AUD) | Approx. LKR |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (per year) | AUD 49,000 | Rs. 10,290,000 |
| OSHC Health Cover (per year) | AUD 700 | Rs. 147,000 |
| Living Expenses (12 months, Melbourne) | AUD 29,710 | Rs. 6,239,100 |
| Student Visa (Subclass 500) | AUD 2,000 | Rs. 420,000 |
| Total Year 1 Investment | AUD 81,410 | Rs. 17,096,100 |
*LKR conversion based on current bank rates. Subject to change.
Career Outcomes & PR
Public health graduates qualify for the 485 Temporary Graduate Visa for 3 years, and health-related occupations (epidemiologist, health policy analyst, public health physician) sit on Australia's Core Skills Occupation List. Monash MPH alumni work at the Department of Health, the Burnet Institute, WHO, the Doherty Institute, Bupa and major Melbourne hospitals. Median graduate salary in Australia is AUD 85,000.
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