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University of Sydney (USYD)

  • 36% international / 64% domestic

Master of Health Policy

  • Masters (Coursework)

The Master of Health Policy provides students with a comprehensive and practical understanding of health systems and the policy-making process. It offers a critical perspective on how health systems operate, how policies influence health and how to create health policy change.

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
1 year full-time
Study Mode
In person, Online
Intake Months
Feb, Aug
Domestic Fees
$33,000 total

About this course

The Master of Health Policy provides students with a comprehensive and practical understanding of health systems and the policy-making process. It offers a critical perspective on how health systems operate, how policies influence health and how to create health policy change.

Entry requirements

 

Admission to this course requires:

  • a bachelor's degree with first or second class honours from the University of Sydney, or equivalent qualification and a minimum of 1 year of work experience in a health or policy related field; or
  • completion of the requirements of the embedded graduate certificate; or
  • completion of the requirements of the embedded graduate diploma, or equivalent qualification.

Study locations

Camperdown/Darlington

Online

Career pathways

The Master of Health Policy enables graduates to work at a high level across the health sector, whether it be in government and policy roles, leading health services, or working in advocacy, strategy, political advisory, regulation, or business development.

There are many employment opportunities for health policy graduates to work in a range of organisations across different spheres. These include:

  • commonwealth and state departments of health,
  • area health services,
  • local health service providers,
  • non-government service providers and,
  • community and consumer-based advocacy groups.

How to apply

Prepare a statement of intent

Please provide a statement of intent with your application. This is a mandatory document for admission to this program.

In your statement of intent, please specify the reason(s) why you would like to apply for this program and how do you think it will be beneficial to you after completing the program.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Health Services & Support courses at University of Sydney (USYD).
81.2%
Overall satisfaction
83.8%
Skill scale
67.7%
Teaching scale
82.2%
Employed full-time
$77.9k
Average salary