Making a difference to the world's health

The School of Population Health (SPH) is one of the Asia-Pacific region's leading Centres for research and teaching in public and population health. SPH staff research some of the world's most critical and emerging public health issues, often in strategic partnership with organizations such as WHO and AusAID. SPH is also preparing the next generation of public health leaders for Australia and the world through its innovative and exciting programs in international public health, clinical epidemiology, addiction studies, Indigenous health, health economics and biostatistics. More

Enrol now for second semester

Applications for postgraduate study will close on 13 July for domestic students and 20 July for international students.

SPH courses are some of the most comprehensive in population health. Programs cover public health, international public health, health promotion, alcohol, tobacco and other drugs, epidemiology, Indigenous health, health economics, biostatistics and nutrition. More information on all courses can be found here.

For more information about SPH programs or enrolling to study, please contact enquiries@sph.uq.edu.au or call (07) 3365 5442.

PhD opportunities available now

Several opportunities are available for students to join SPH's vibrant research culture. 

Opportunities illustrate the diversity of the School's research programs and include the chance to work on projects investigating nutrition; parasitic diseases; longitudinal studies; the health effects of sedentary behaviour; and hospital-based pathogens. More

Our partners and projects

Our collaborations with high-profile partners in academia, industry and government enhance both our teaching and research.

The School also hosts several large research projects funded by our partners including HisHUB, APMEN,  MDG4&5 and PacMISC.

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