Melbourne School of Population and Global Health

Thank you for accepting a student from the School of Population and Global Health for a Professional Practice Unit (PPU). Our academic centres, institutes and units make vital contributions to teaching, research and engagement across a number of important population and global health disciplines.

2026 Professional Practice Unit - Information for Host Organisations

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Important dates

For placements beginning in Semester 1, 2025

For placements beginning in Semester 2, 2025

Professional Placement Agreement signed & returned by:

Friday 14th February

Friday 11th July

Placement start date

Monday 24th February (negotiable)

Monday 21st July (negotiable)

For placements finishing in Semester 1, 2025

For placements finishing in Semester 2, 2025

Placement end date

No later than Friday 16th May

No later than Friday 11th October

Oral presentation due

In week of 19th May (day to be advised)

In week of 13th October (day to be advised)

Main report due

Wednesday 11th June

Wednesday 5th November

Workplace Supervisor Report due

Friday 20th June

Friday 14 th November

Estimated time commitment for supervisors

Task Estimated hours Comments
Meetings 10+
  • Initial meeting at the start of the placement
  • At least one meeting with student per 5 days
  • More intensive supervision is expected to be
    required in the first few weeks
  • A mid-placement performance review
  • End of placement reflection
Reading time 4-5
  • To give feedback on students work, including their final report
Workplace supervisor report 1
  • Due at the end of placement
Total Approx. 15 hours

Different levels are required dependent on the student, project type and length.

Need Help?

Sue Durham
Professional Practice Coordinator
e: sue.durham@unimelb.edu.au		 Andrea Boudville
Teaching Specialist MPH - Professional Practice Unit
e: andrea@unimelb.edu.au