Indicative annual fees are based on a full year full time load (80 units). Find out more about feesAUD 40,130 (indicative annual fee, 2024)
Indicative annual fees are based on a full year full time load (80 units). Find out more about feesAUD 40,130 (indicative annual fee, 2024)
Indicative annual fees are based on a full year full time load (80 units). Find out more about fees
For additional information about this degree you can refer to the pages for the corresponding single degrees:
Master of Public Health, and Master of Health Economics, Management and Policy
Program handbook
Description
The Master of Public Health/Master of Health Economics, Management and Policy provides students with a practical toolkit, interdisciplinary skills, conceptual knowledge and expertise for emerging public health practitioners, healthcare sector leaders, project planners, managers and policy makers. This program 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. This combined degree program is designed to leverage students’ prior learnings and existing knowledge and aims to foster new skills that will equip our students to be effective leaders in the industry. They will be able to lead and conduct research and healthcare data analysis, plan and lead projects, evaluate programs and policies, engage with stakeholders and work on real world issues. Delivered by internationally recognised academics and experts, this program is nationally and internationally relevant and will enhance students’ capacity to engage in, improve outcomes and make changes effectively. The graduates of this unique combined program will have strong local and global, theoretical, applied, and varied skills, ensuring their ability to make a difference at community, research, organisation, policy and other levels.
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.
Program learning outcomes
On successful completion of the program students will have:
- A strong capacity for collecting, monitoring and critically reviewing evidence to inform health service practice and program delivery
- The ability to apply a range of health theories to identify and plan for the health needs of the community or specific at risk groups
- The ability to identify and assess social, behavioural and environmental factors affecting health and illness
- The ability to develop effective and efficient approaches to health services and programs
- The ability to evaluate and improve health services, using appropriate research methods
- Specialised knowledge of theories, models and concepts relevant to health economics, management and policy and be proficient in their application
- Expertise in applying research principles and methods for the purpose of conducting substantial health economics, management and policy projects
- Cognitive, technical and creative skills to support the recognition, definition, analysis, and solving of complex health economics, management and policy problems: successes and more importantly failures
- Highly developed written and oral communication skills to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders
- Critical analytical and decision-making skills that incorporate ethical, social and global issues in relation to health economics, management and policy
- Awareness of an openness to self-reflection and their impact on those they seek to influence
- Effective interpersonal skills demonstrated through management/leadership capability and the capability to work effectively in teams to deliver expected outcomes
- Professional proficiency in the utilisation of information and technology in health economics, management and policy contexts
Details
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| Program code | 50011 |
| AQF level | Level 9 Masters Degree (Coursework) |
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| CRICOS Code | 113785M |
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Admission information
Admission requirements
Entry into this program will be available to applicants who have a Bachelor degree or higher in a related field.
Related fields include medicine, biomedical/medical science, nursing, allied health, dentistry, psychology, veterinary science, education, law, engineering, business, commerce, management, IT, social services, governance, science and arts.
English Language Requirements
All Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the University’s English proficiency requirement. Further information regarding English language proficiency requirements can be found at the English Language Proficiency for Admission Policy here.
- IELTS Overall Minimum: 6.5
- IELTS Sub Test Minimum: 6
Credit transfer
If you wish to apply for credit for studies completed at another institution, or if you are changing programs within the University and wish to transfer your credit to the new program, visit the University's credit website for more information on applying for credit.
Academic requirements for program completion
Total units required
160 units
Program duration
2 years full-time or part-time equivalent up to 6 years maximum.
International students studying this program on campus are required to enrol full time to comply with their student visa requirements and complete their study in the standard minimum program duration. International students requiring enrolment advice should review the program plan corresponding to the semester and year of commencement and can contact their Program Advisor at ProgramAdvice@newcastle.edu.au
Program requirements
The combined Master of Public Health/Master of Health Economics, Management and Policy is an AQF level 9 Masters by Coursework program, completed over 2 years full time or part time equivalent. All students must complete 160 units, consisting of 100 units of core courses, and 60 units selected from a curated course list.
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Core
Complete the following core courses to fulfil the requirements of this program. | |||
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| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
| BIOS6910 | Biostatistics A |
| 10 units |
| EPID6420 | Fundamentals of Epidemiology |
| 10 units |
| GSBS6380 | Health Economics and Finance |
| 10 units |
| GSBS6381 | Health Plan Design and Payments: Theory and Practice |
| 10 units |
| GSBS6382 | Applied Economic Evaluation in Healthcare |
| 10 units |
| GSBS6383 | Health Systems, Policy and Governance |
| 10 units |
| GSBS6384 | Strategic Health Leadership and Management |
| 10 units |
| GSBS6385 | Financial Management and Decision Making in Healthcare |
| 10 units |
| PUBH6300 | Introduction to Public Health |
| 10 units |
| PUBH6302 | Applied Equity-Focussed Health Impact Assessment |
| 10 units |
Course List
Complete 60 units from the following courses to fulfil the requirements of this program. | |||
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| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
| BIOS6920 | Biostatistics B |
| 10 units |
| EPID6470 | Infectious Disease Surveillance |
| 10 units |
| EPID6600 | Research Protocol Design |
| 10 units |
| GSBS6001 | Managing Under Uncertainty |
| 10 units |
| GSBS6004 | Organisational Behaviour and Design |
| 10 units |
| GSBS6040 | Human Resource Management |
| 10 units |
| GSBS6386 | Healthcare Data Analytics |
| 10 units |
| GSBS6387 | Research Thesis in Health Economics, Management and Policy |
| 20 units |
| HPRO6715 | Foundations of Health Promotion |
| 10 units |
| INDH6007 | Investigating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health in the public health context |
| 10 units |
| LAWS6090 | Health Law |
| 10 units |
| PACC6008 | Business Decision Making |
| 10 units |
| PSYC6140 | Leadership and Organisational Change |
| 10 units |
| PUBH6150 | Quality and Safety in Health Care |
| 10 units |
| PUBH6210 | Qualitative Methods in Health Research |
| 10 units |
| PUBH6301 | Chronic Disease and Injury Control |
| 10 units |
| PUBH6303 | Applied Research |
| 10 units |
| PUBH6304 | Global Health |
| 10 units |
| PUBH6305 | Global Health Systems and Policy |
| 10 units |
Additional information
Through the Pathways and Academic Learning Support Centre, students can access a free suite of NUPrep preparation courses as well as Academic Learning Support.Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students can draw on the assistance and support provided by the Indigenous Student Support and Development service through the Wollotuka institute.
International students
All International Students enrolled in the program will be provided with an orientation to familiarise them with the rules, expectations, facilities and services offered by the University. Please visit our International Students website to find out more about the support services available to international students.
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