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52 weeks
Face-to-face (includes blended), Online
Full time / Part time / Online / On-campus
Term 1, Term 2 & Term 3
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Canberra
Northcott Dr, Canberra, ACT 2600
Eligibility
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\n1. Applicants must have a) A three year undergraduate degree in any field of study and b) Two years of full-time professional or volunteer experience in a relevant field (see list below)** †. The professional experience may include experience in health or public health services acquired as part of a degree of 4 or more years duration, e.g. MBBS, MD.
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\n2. Applicants must have
\na) An undergraduate degree plus honours in a relevant field of study (see list below)* or b) Postgraduate degree in a relevant field of study (see list below)*
\nOR
\n3. In exceptional circumstances, applications will be considered for entry when they have extensive professional health or public health experience but do not hold a relevant degree qualification. A minimum of five years full-time relevant professional experience is required and an interview with the School of Population Health may be conducted.
\n* Relevant fields of study include medicine, nursing, allied health, health sciences, biomedical sciences, dentistry, social sciences, social work, psychology, paramedicine, environmental health, health administration, policy studies, development studies.
\n** Fields of professional experience that are relevant include:
\n\nRoles in health (including allied health, medicine, nursing, oral health, public health, environmental health, psychology)\nHealth service provision or health management roles in human services (e.g., social work, community development, service navigation, case management)\nRoles that involve working specifically on health-related activities or portfolios, such as health-focused positions in emergency services, management, research, engineering, law, science, mathematics and statistics, economics, journalism, or policy.\n\n† The requirement for two years’ experience may be waived for eligible students applying to the Master of Health Leadership Management (8901) program who are employed by a School of Population Health Industry Partner Organisation and sponsored through their health management traineeship/internship program. A letter demonstrating employment and traineeship support will be required.
\nApplication Procedure
\nFor Australian citizens, permanent residents and New Zealand citizens, applications for postgraduate coursework programs at the School of Population Health are online through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC).
\nFor international students, applications for postgraduate coursework programs at the School of Population Health are online through UNSW Apply Online.
\nApplications will be assessed in accordance with the UNSW Recognition of Prior Learning Policy and Procedure.
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Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Accreditation Status
AccreditedCourse Content
Health Organisations, Strategy and Change
Core course covering organisational strategy and change management in health settings.
Healthcare Economics and Financial Management
Core course covering economics and financial management in healthcare.
Health Leadership and Workforce Management
Core course covering leadership and workforce management in health services.
Healthcare Governance, Safety and Quality
Core course covering governance, patient safety and quality improvement in healthcare.
Evidence-informed Decision-making
Core course focused on using evidence to inform decisions in health management.
Academic Practice
Required for international students only.
Common Questions
Yes, the Master of Health Leadership and Management is accredited by the Australasian College of Health Service Management (ACHSM). It is also accredited by RACMA (Royal Australasian College of Medical Administrators), ensuring graduates meet industry standards for health service management roles.
The program is designed with flexible delivery at its core, offering both online study and on-campus (face-to-face) delivery for students based in Sydney. You can also choose full-time or part-time study. For some elective courses, there are optional workshops held on campus one week before each Term.
For 2026, the indicative first year Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) fee is $9,500, with the same amount to complete the degree. For full fee-paying domestic students, the indicative first year fee is $39,000, and the full fee to complete the degree is also $39,000. For international students, the 2026 indicative first year full fee is $60,500, with an estimated $61,500 to complete the degree. Fees are subject to annual review and may vary.
As part of the degree, you'll gain real-world experience through an internship or research project. The program has been carefully designed alongside industry for maximum relevance and impact, and you can explore a range of domestic and international internship placements in Australia, Asia and the Pacific.
Yes, you can complete dual degrees combining the Master of Health Leadership and Management with other programs, including the Master of Public Health, Master of Global Health, and Master of Infectious Diseases Intelligence — completing two degrees in 1.7 years of full-time study. There are also extension options that include a research component, and combined dual degree plus research extension options available.
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