Coursework degrees: MASTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH, MASTER OF INTERNATIONAL PUBLIC HEALTH AND MASTER OF MEDICINE (Clinical Epidemiology) IN CONJUNCTION WITH SYDNEY MEDICAL PROGRAM

Further enquiries about the Master of Public Health (MPH) in conjunction with the Sydney Medical Program should be directed to Associate Professor Tim Driscoll .

Further enquiries about the Master of International Public Health (MIPH) in conjunction with the Sydney Medical Program should be directed to Associate Professor Mu Li .

Further enquiries about the Master of Medicine (Clinical Epidemiology) in conjunction with the Sydney Medical Program should be directed to Dr Sharon Reid .

From 2012 Sydney Medical School offers MBBS students the opportunity to complete a Master of Public Health or a Master of International Public Health or a Master of Medicine (Clinical Epidemiology) in conjunction with the Sydney Medical Program (SMP).
These programs are designed for exceptional SMP students with a special interest in Public Health or Clinical Epidemiology who seek a more extended experience in this area than that offered in the Sydney Medical Program. The MPH, the MIPH and the MMed (Clin Epi) can be undertaken on a part-time basis and can be completed within two years. The MPH and MMed (Clin Epi) are available fully on-line, although some electives are only available in face-to-face mode. The MIPH is available only in face-to-face mode at present, with evening classes and short courses/workshops for part-time study.

Eligibility and applications

Who is eligible?

This is a new program commencing in 2012, and the intention is that students graduate with two degrees (MBBS and MPH or MIPH or MMed) in the period taken to complete the medical program.

All students enrolled in the medical program may undertake a part-time MPH or MIPH or MMed (Clin Epi) in conjunction with the SMP, however, only students with a good academic track record in the SMP will be admitted to this particular program and will receive scholarship support from Sydney Medical School. Students admitted to this program will be in either Stage 2 or Stage 3 of the SMP. Students who wish to commence MPH/MIPH/MMed(Clin Epi) in Stage 1 or those who have already commenced an MPH or MIPH or MMed(Clin Epi) are not eligible for support under this program. Similarly, students who have been admitted to this program but discontinue the MPH or MIPH or MMed(Clin Epi) or who defer their medical studies to complete the master’s program are not eligible for ongoing scholarship support.

Requirements of the MPH and MIPH and MMed(Clin Epi)

When and how do I apply?

Intending MPH/MIPH/ MMed(Clin Epi) candidates should, in the first instance, contact (Chair of the SMP and Coordinator of Stages 1 & 2) to discuss with him their plans of how they will manage their workload of both the SMP and the master’s degree program. Further information on the requirements for the MPH, MIPH and MMed(ClinEpi) may be found at sydney.edu.au/medicine/public-health/index.php. If you have specific questions about the MPH, please contact . Specific questions about the MIPH should be directed to . Specific questions about the MMed (Clin Epi) should be directed to . Professors Driscoll and Li and Dr Reid are based in the School of Public Health, Edward Ford Building.

Students who have Professor Frommer’s approval to proceed should then apply for admission to the MPH or MIPH or MMed (Clin Epi). Application may be made through the above website and students should apply by the stipulated closing date for applications, although late applications may be considered.

Fees and scholarships

What fees apply to the MPH, MIPH and MMed (Clin Epi)? What scholarships are available?

The table below outlines the course fees and the value of the scholarships for both domestic and international students. Candidates will have to enrol in the relevant master’s program for a minimum of two years part-time, and the figures below represent the total cost for the degrees at 2012 rates.