Melbourne School of Public 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

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