Master of Health Policy and Planning

About the course

The Master of Health Policy and Planning provides a detailed, practical understanding of health systems and how policy is made and implemented. It focuses on health policy and planning beyond administration, covering systems thinking, evidence use, economic evaluation, financing and budgets, and the politics of agenda setting. Designed for early to mid-career policy professionals and health practitioners, it is a one-year postgraduate coursework health sciences degree.

Career outcome

Graduates may pursue or advance roles in health policy and planning across government departments, public health agencies, hospitals and health services, NGOs and international health organisations. The course supports careers involving policy analysis, health program planning, evaluation, and strategic decision-making, including roles linked to health financing and service improvement. This master’s coursework qualification prepares graduates for professional practice in health sciences policy and planning.

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)