Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Health Economics, Management and Policy program from University of Newcastle has been developed in response to the growing demand for healthcare professionals with a multidisciplinary skillset. It will prepare you to respond innovatively to the growing complexity of challenges facing the health sector, such as e-Health, personalised medicine and lifestyle changes, and an aging population.

This program would suit both current and future health service professionals such as healthcare managers, policymakers, or analysts.

Career opportunities

As a graduate, you will be able to take advantage of an increasing demand within the national and international health sector for executives, managers, professionals, administrators and analysts.

You will be able to seek out career advancement opportunities for mid-high level positions within hospitals and Local Health Districts, government departments, university departments, research bodies, medical supply and pharmaceutical companies, health insurers, regulatory agencies, integrated care organisations, and not-for-profit organisations.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Health economics and Finance

Applied Economic Evaluation in Healthcare

Strategic Health Leadership and Management

Health Law
Health Systems, Policy and Governance

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 6 months
Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-10-28 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-01-05 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2025-05-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-02-13 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-05-04 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2025-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-05-26 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-08-17 00:00:00 , National

More details

International: It is recommended you submit your application a minimum of 12 weeks before your intended semester or trimester start date.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

40 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

Health Administration Public Policy Social Policy View 12 other Masters in Social Policy in Australia

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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79

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code: 102243K

Entry into the Graduate Certificate in Health Economics, Management and Policy will be available to applicants who have:

Bachelor degree (or equivalent) or higher in any discipline, or
Diploma qualification (or equivalent) in any discipline + 2 years’ relevant work experience, or
Minimum 5 years’ relevant work experience.

Tuition Fee

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International

20815 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 20815 AUD per year during 6 months.
National

14335 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14335 AUD per year during 6 months.

If you have a Commonwealth Supported Place your study is supported by the Government
Full-fee domestic students pay vary depending on what you're studying

Living costs for Newcastle

1333 - 2400 AUD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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