Master of Public Health/Master of Health Leadership and Management (Extension)

The program can be completed in two years of full-time study or four years part-time.

Yes, the Master of Health Leadership and Management is accredited by the Australasian College of Health Service Management (ACHSM) and the Royal Australasian College of Medical Administrators (RACMA). It also provides the core competencies required for individuals wishing to apply for RACMA Fellowship.

You can tailor your degree to suit your goals through a broad program of study or a focused public health specialisation. Four specialisations are offered: Aboriginal Health & Wellbeing, Epidemiology, Health Economic Evaluation, and Public Security.

For domestic 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 full fee is $60,500 and the indicative full fee to complete the degree is $126,000. All domestic places are Commonwealth Supported, which means a substantial proportion of fees are subsidised by the Australian government.

The program is made up of 16 courses in total, including eight core courses, four elective courses, and additional electives which include a research project or research methodology course. The core courses cover areas such as Health Promotion, Foundations of Epidemiology, Foundations of Biostatistics, Strategy Policy and Change, Healthcare Economics and Financial Management, Health Leadership and Workforce Management, and Clinical Governance and Risk Management.