The Master of Public Health / Master of Health Economics, Management and Policy at The University of Newcastle is designed for aspiring leaders and practitioners ready to tackle complex global health challenges. You will gain essential expertise in public health, health economics, and healthcare management, building a robust toolkit for addressing population health issues and improving healthcare systems. This postgraduate program is ideal if you seek to deepen your understanding of health systems, policy, and finance, preparing you for impactful roles in a dynamic and critical sector. You will explore core areas such as biostatistics, epidemiology, health economics, and strategic health leadership.
This Masters degree is studied full-time on campus over two years, offering an immersive learning experience. You will engage with core courses covering fundamentals of epidemiology, applied economic evaluation, and health systems governance, alongside practical training in financial management and strategic leadership. The curriculum is structured to foster critical analysis and application, culminating in the ability to design and evaluate health policies and programs. You will graduate with the advanced skills and knowledge necessary to pursue careers in health sector leadership, policy development, program management, and health economics, both nationally and internationally.