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Professional Practice - Part 1 (POPH90286) // Eligibility and requirements

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Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

All of

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
POPH90217 Foundations of Public Health
Semester 2 (Online)
Semester 1 (Online)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
POPH90014 Epidemiology 1
Semester 2 (Online)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (Online)
 12.5
POPH90013 Biostatistics
Semester 1 (Online)
Semester 2 (Online)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
POPH90231 Qualitative Research in Public Health
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Online)
Semester 1 (Online)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

AND

Note: the following subject/s can also be taken concurrently (at the same time)

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
POPH90218 Public Health Leadership and Policy
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (Online)
 12.5

All Professional Practice applicants will be required to submit an Expression of Interest application including a Resume and a further selection process will be undertaken. Successful applicants will be selected on the basis of academic merit, subjects completed , background, experience and skill alignment with available placements. Placements in particular fields / specialisations of public health will require the fulfillment of specific subjects and will be determined in consultation with the subject coordinator and supervisor.

Corequisites

None

Non-allowed subjects

None

Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)

The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.

Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: https://students.unimelb.edu.au/student-support/student-equity-and-disability-services

Last updated: 6 December 2025