About the course

This stream provides you with a comprehensive and practical understanding of health systems and the development of health policies in Australia and elsewhere, affording insight into the function of government departments of health. The focus will be on understanding and designing improvements to the key elements of healthcare delivery, including access to services, quality of health outcomes and cost-effectiveness. Learn to strategise and lead the improvement of healthcare delivery, and be prepared to address system level issues in healthcare delivery, either within government policy departments or through local health system leadership. This stream will also teach you strong skills in translating evidence into policy and practice.This specialisation provides you with a comprehensive and practical understanding of health systems and the development of health policies in Australia and elsewhere, affording insight into the function of government departments of health. The focus will be on understanding and designing improvements to the key elements of healthcare delivery, including access to services, quality of health outcomes and cost-effectiveness. Learn to strategise and lead the improvement of healthcare delivery, and be prepared to address system level issues in healthcare delivery, either within government policy departments or through local health system leadership. This stream will also teach you strong skills in translating evidence into policy and practice.

　　Career opportunities

　　The Monash Master of Public Health is an optimum foundation for career development and for senior roles in public health and the health system. Graduates may develop and move into careers as diverse as public health or clinical research, government or non-government organisations, public sector management, international health, policy, health promotion, and health care.

　　The Master of Public Health also fulfils the core discipline requirements of a Master of Public Health for the Australasian Faculty of Public Health Medicine, Royal Australasian College of Physicians. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 1 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Semester 1 (February), 2024	Prahran
Semester 2 (July), 2024	Prahran
Semester 1 (February), 2025	Prahran
Semester 2 (July), 2025	Prahran
Semester 1 (February), 2026	Prahran
Semester 2 (July), 2026	Prahran

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Monash University

An Australian Master of Philosophy or PhD or doctoral degree or AQF level 9 qualifications (or equivalent) in a cognate discipline and a minimum of two years of relevant work experience.

　　OR

　　An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a cognate discipline and a minimum of two years of relevant work experience

　　AND

　　Part 1 of a specialist medical training program or current Fellowship of a specialist medical college recognised by the Medical Board of Australia

　　AND

　　current registration with AHPRA or equivalent registration approved by the faculty.

　　IELTS (Academic) - 6.5 Overall (Minimum 6.0 in each component)

　　TOEFL Internet-based test: 79 Overall score, with minimum scores: Reading 13, Listening 12, Speaking 18 and Writing 21

　　Paper based TOEFL - 550 (Test of Written English: 4.5)

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Monash University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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