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.

Key facts

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, programme 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 include:

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-03 00:00:00
Starting 2026-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-09 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-11 00:00:00

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

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

160 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Newcastle, Australia

Disciplines

Economics Public Health Health Administration View 58 other Masters in Health Administration in Australia

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

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General requirements

CRICOS Code:113785M

Entry into this programme 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.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

42140 AUD / year

≈ 42140 AUD / year
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Citizens or residents

26860 AUD / year

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Living costs

Newcastle

Australia

1333 - 2400 AUD / month

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