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Master of Health Policy and Planning

  • Masters (Coursework)

Our Master of Health Policy and Planning will provide you with a detailed and practical understanding of health systems and the policy-making process.

It offers a strong and explicit focus on health policy, moving beyond administration and management to progress early-mid public service...

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
1 year full-time
Study Mode
Online, In person

About this course

About this course

Our Master of Health Policy and Planning will provide you with a detailed and practical understanding of health systems and the policy-making process.

It offers a strong and explicit focus on health policy, moving beyond administration and management to progress early-mid public service careers.

Who is it for?

Our course is designed for those who are engaged or planning a career in health policy wishing to extend their knowledge in health services, policymaking, leadership or conceptual modelling, as well as health practitioners who are interested in strategic decision making and systems thinking.

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Study locations

Camperdown/Darlington

Online

Online

Career pathways

Career paths

Our Master of Health Policy and Planning 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.