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

About the course

This double degree develops advanced capability to lead and manage health services while strengthening expertise in public health. You’ll build skills for decision-making, strategy, governance and workforce leadership, alongside public health foundations relevant to population wellbeing and health systems. The program is designed for professionals seeking broader impact across organisations and communities through Master-level study in health leadership, management and public health.

Career outcome

Graduates are prepared for leadership and management roles across hospitals, health services, government, NGOs and public health organisations. Possible pathways include health service manager, program or policy officer, quality and safety lead, public health practitioner and project or operations manager. The double degree supports advancement into senior roles shaping service delivery and population health through Master-level training in health leadership and public health. Preparing graduates for senior management, consulting, entrepreneurship, and organisational leadership roles.

Living Costs in Sydney**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 22	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 2,207 - 2,918	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,599 - 2,115
Transportation (Daily) A$ 9 - 10	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 219 - 290

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)