Overview

This Master of Public Health / Master of Health Economics, Management and Policy at University of Newcastle strengthens the capabilities of healthcare system and public health workforce by addressing the current and future global health challenges and population health issues by a combined focus on health leadership, public health and policy and health system management.

Career

The Master of Public Health / Master of Health Economics, Management and Policy will prepare its graduates for a rewarding career in many different areas of health, program or project planning and management, local councils and local health districts, government departments, education, medical supply and pharmaceutical companies, health insurers, regulatory agencies, integrated care organisations, and not-for-profit organisations as well as the opportunity to demonstrate specialist skills in research and professional practice in the fields of population health practice, health promotion, health management, research methodology or medical statistics.

Programme Structure

Courses

Biostatistics

Epidemiology

Health Economics and Finance

Health Plan Design and Payments: Theory and Practice

Applied Economic Evaluation in Healthcare

Health Systems, Policy and Governance

Strategic Health Leadership and Management

Financial Management and Decision Making in Healthcare

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-10-29 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-01-05 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2025-02-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-11-26 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-02-16 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 2025-07-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-04-22 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-07-13 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 students: 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

Schedule an IELTS test!

TOEFL^® IBT

79

Pass IELTS with Swoosh English! Sign up for a free writing masterclass or claim your exclusive 25% Studyportals discount and accelerate your preparation by taking a course designed by experts to get you the results you need.

Credits

160 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

Economics Public Health Health Administration View 70 other Masters in Health Administration 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

Schedule an IELTS test!

TOEFL^® IBT

79

Pass IELTS with Swoosh English! Sign up for a free writing masterclass or claim your exclusive 25% Studyportals discount and accelerate your preparation by taking a course designed by experts to get you the results you need.

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

We partnered with Aon to provide you with the best affordable student insurance, for a carefree experience away from home.

Get your student insurance now

Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

Remember, countries and universities may have specific insurance requirements. To learn more about how student insurance work at University of Newcastle and/or in Australia, please visit Student Insurance Portal.

Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS Code:113785M
Entry into this program will be available to applicants who have a Bachelor Degree (or equivalent) or higher in a related field.
Related fields include sociology, geography, anthropology and development studies, agriculture, environmental studies, education, municipal community or social work/welfare, Indigenous studies, economics, medicine, biomedical/medical science, nursing, allied health, dentistry, psychology, veterinary science, education, law, engineering, business, commerce, science and arts.

Tuition Fee

To always see correct tuition fees

International

40130 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 40130 AUD per year during 24 months.
National

26860 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 26860 AUD per year during 24 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

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

In order for us to give you accurate scholarship information, we ask that you please confirm a few details and create an account with us.

Loading

Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Health Economics, Management and Policy.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

About