Master of Public Health
The Course Enrolment Guide is designed to help you enrol in the right units for your course
Course maps provide a visual outline of the sequence of the units and electives for each course.
Course maps are based on the official ACU Handbook and are subject to change.
Any queries regarding the course structure should be directed to your Course Adviser.
Course maps
Recent change to this course for students who commenced prior to 2027: HLSC690 replaces HLSC640 and HLSC641 from 2027.
Please follow your course map as usual and substitute HLSC640 Interpreting Health Research or HLSC641 Introduction to Health Sciences Research with the new unit HLSC690 Research and Inquiry Skills for Health Sciences. Any unit that previously listed HLSC640 or HLSC641 as a prerequisite unit will now also accept HLSC690 to fulfil this prerequisite requirement. Any unit that previously listed HLSC640 or HLSC641 as an incompatible unit will now also be incompatible with HLSC690.
Students who are commencing in 2027
- Project Stream
- Students commencing in Semester 1 2027
- Students commencing in Semester 2 2027
- Research Stream
- Students commencing in Semester 1 2027
- Students commencing in Semester 2 2027
Students who commenced in 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026
Recognition of Prior Learning
If you have already studied at university at an appropriate level or have significant relevant work experience, you might be eligible to apply for credit / recognition of prior learningcredit / recognition of prior learning towards your ACU course.
Elective Units
Please note: Several of the Elective Units listed are offered fully online in one or several 'ACU Terms.
To assist the table below provides the commencing and finishing dates as well as the Census Dates for ACU Terms and Standard Semesters.
Students studying on a student visa must take no more than one-third of their course online and must be enrolled in at least one face-to-face unit in each study period.
To assist with planning your enrolment, study modes and locations are provided on the Elective List.
Should you have any questions about the selection of your elective units, please contact your Course Adviser
ACU Elective Study Period Dates 2027
|
Study Period |
Commencing and Finishing Dates |
Census Date |
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ACU Term 1 |
Mon 1 Feb 2027 to Sun 11 Apr 2027 |
Mon 22 Feb 2027 |
|
Semester 1 |
Mon 1 Mar 2027 to Sun 27 Jun 2027 |
Tues 30 Mar 2027 |
|
ACU Term 2 |
Mon 26 Apr 2027 to Sun 4 Jul 2027 |
Mon 17 May 2027 |
|
ACU Term 3 |
Mon 19 Jul 2027 to Sun 26 Sep 2027 |
Mon 9 Aug 2027 |
|
Semester 2 |
Mon 2 Aug 2027 to Sun 28 Nov 2027 |
Mon 30 Aug 2027 |
|
ACU Term 4 |
Mon 11 Oct 2027 to Sun 19 Dec 2027 |
Mon 1 Nov 2027 |
General Enrolment Information
Please note that study modes and unit availability are subject to change and not all units are on offer at all times. Units might be offered in different modes (attendance, multi-mode, online unscheduled or online scheduled). If you are unsure which mode is the most suitable for you, please contact your course adviser prior to enrolling.
Minimum enrolment numbers apply to all units. The University reserves the right to cancel units with low enrolment numbers. Students will be advised of cancellations prior to the start of semester and offered an alternative unit if one is available. You must enrol for the whole academic year if you commence in the first half of the year or if you are re-enrolling for the next year. You can change your enrolment up until the census date for each study period. See the Academic CalendarAcademic Calendar for key dates.
Professional Practice
Students participating in Professional Practice or Community Engagement activities might be asked to complete a range of background checks, certifications, immunisations and registrations as required by Federal and State/Territory laws prior to commencing their placement, practicum or field experience. Please refer to the Work Integrated LearningWork Integrated Learning webpage to see which requirements you need to fulfil for your study program in your State/Territory. Further information can also be obtained from your Course Adviser.
General advice
For all general enquiries, or questions regarding your course enrolment, fees, timetabling, results or graduation please contact AskACU.