Master of Public Health / Master of Health Economics, Management and Policy

Address global health challenges and population health issues.

This program is a unique blend of public health and healthcare management. Designed for public health practitioners, healthcare leaders, project planners, managers, and policy makers.

We focus on practical and real-life learning experiences that will support your career. You will graduate empowered to make a significant impact at community, research, organisation, and policy levels.

Our program covers diverse aspects of public health and healthcare management, providing a well-rounded understanding of the field. You will learn from public health practitioners, health promotion professionals, epidemiologists, biostatisticians, and researchers.

You will leverage your prior learning and develop new skills that will equip you to:

what you will study

This program combines Public Health, Health Economics, Management, and Policy courses. It equips you with a broad understanding of public health practice including:

• Disease prevention
• Health promotion
• Health systems.

You’ll study topics including, but not limited to:

• Health economics and policy
• Aboriginal health issues
• Healthcare organizations
• International and national health law
• Health information technology
• Healthcare data analytics
• Stakeholder communication in the healthcare sector.

Entry into this program will be available to applicants who have a Bachelor degree or higher in a related field.

Related fields include medicine, biomedical/medical science, nursing, allied health, dentistry, psychology, veterinary science, education, law, engineering, business, commerce, management, IT, social services, governance, science and arts.

Overall minimum: 6.5

Sub test minimum: 6

Graduates are prepared for a wide range of roles within the national and international health sector. You will have the potential for career advancement into mid-high level positions.

Potential career paths include:

Graduates will also be skilled in research and professional practice in:

(Graduate Outcomes Survey 2020-2022)