Master of Health Policy

The postgraduate health policy program provides students with a comprehensive and practical understanding of health systems and policy making processes. It offers a critical perspective on how health systems operate and the forces that shape the health policy environment. The program is offered at three award levels graduate certificate, graduate diploma and master's degree. Graduates will have a comprehensive and practical understanding of policymaking, including economic evaluation; health financing and budgets; power, politics and agenda setting; and the critical use of evidence.

This course is designed for health practitioners who are interested in learning more about how health priorities are set and wish to gain a broader understanding of health systems. It is also for those already engaged in or planning careers in public policy who wish to extend their knowledge of health policy and policy making. Our health policy program is industry-focused, so our students work closely with professionals in the private, public and non-government sectors to gain an understanding of roles in the health system and build professional networks. You will be exposed to national and international health policy networks through flexible, face-to-face and blended delivery. Upon completion of this course, you will be equipped to work at a high level across the health sector.

Why study health policy with us?

• Learn how to develop and implement health policy.
• Analyse current health policies and policy processes.
• Learn about the current issues in the Australian healthcare system.
• Develop applied skills in policy analysis, health financing, economic evaluation and critical appraisal techniques.
• Understand emerging issues from international trends.
• Identify and analyse politics and power in health policy.
• Gain a critical perspective on how healthcare is delivered in Australia.
• Graduate with professional confidence to work across the health sector.