Master of Health Management and Policy

Become a leader in the health sector

Effective leadership skills and a strong understanding of healthcare organisations and policy are crucial to navigating the complex challenges present in healthcare.

This multidisciplinary program prepares graduates to meet the growing demand for expertise in healthcare leadership and management roles.

Choose remote study options while you study the fundamentals of health management, policy and economics. A Graduate Certificate in Health Management and Policy is also available to study and can be used as a pathway into the masters program.

Learn directly from international industry experts to gain insight into policy and governance. Graduate a competitive candidate, confident in your skills to respond to complex issues the sector faces.

what you will study

The Master of Health Management and Policy focuses on advancing your knowledge of:

• Healthcare system organisations
• International and national health law
• Health policy and governance – theory and practice
• Health information and technology
• Healthcare data analytics and economics
• Stakeholder communication and decision making in the healthcare sector.

Find out when applications close for available intakes

Review the information below and submit your application now.

This program is open to online international students. Applications to study online are now open. Review the information below and submit your application now.

Both students and education agents can submit applications online. This is our preferred way of application. You can save your application after you have started, and come back to it later.

To ensure a smooth application process, please complete the following steps before applying:

Note: Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the University of Newcastle’s English Language Proficiency requirements.

Applicants who do not speak English as a first language must demonstrate that they meet the University's English proficiency requirement. Further information regarding English language proficiency requirements can be found at the English Language Proficiency for Admission Policy.

In the application portal, you can enter the program you wish to study and upload relevant documents needed as part of your application. It is recommended you submit your application a minimum of 12 weeks before your intended semester of trimester start date.

Career opportunities in healthcare span the globe. Work in health economics, policy or research.

The skills and knowledge you will gain in this program underpin many senior roles including:

• Chief Health Policy Officer
• Health Policy/Systems Analyst
• Health and Outcome Research Analyst
• Market Access and Government Affairs
• Health Program and Services Manager/Director
• Health Policy/Services Researcher
• Health Economist