Master of Health Leadership and Management/Master of Infectious Disease Intelligence (Extension)

The program can be completed in two years of full-time study or four years part-time. It consists of 96 total Units of Credit (UOC) across 16 courses, including nine core courses, three elective courses, and additional electives which include a research project or research methodology course.

For domestic students, Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) are available, with a 2026 indicative CSP first year fee of $9,500 and an indicative CSP fee to complete the degree of $19,000. For domestic full-fee paying students, the 2026 indicative first year full fee is $39,000 and the indicative full fee to complete the degree is $80,000. For international students, the 2026 indicative first year fee is $60,500 and the indicative full fee to complete the degree is $126,000. All fees are subject to annual review.

Yes. This degree provides flexible learning options so you can complete the degree according to your needs and commitments. Courses can be taken online or face-to-face, full-time or part-time. The online learning spaces facilitate collaborative learning so you can connect with fellow students and course convenors in real-time, meaning you can complete your study from anywhere in the world.

Under Pathway 1, applicants with a three-year undergraduate degree in any field of study combined with two years of full-time professional or volunteer experience in a relevant field may apply. Under Pathway 3 (exceptional cases), applicants with at least five years of full-time relevant experience in health or public health but without a relevant degree may also be considered, and may be invited to attend an interview with the School of Population Health.

This program is designed to be relevant to the workplace, with many opportunities to apply theoretical knowledge to practice. One such opportunity is an internship program, where students gain practical experience in relevant health organisations. UNSW offers a range of domestic and international internship placements in Australia, Asia and the Pacific.