Master of Public Health / Master of Health Management and Policy

About the course

This dual master’s degree blends public health with health management and policy to help you address complex health challenges and lead change across health systems. You’ll build capability in evidence-based decision making, governance, economics, data analytics and communication, taught by practitioners and active researchers. The Master of Public Health / Master of Health Management and Policy is a postgraduate coursework program in Health Sciences.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue roles across national and international health sectors, with opportunities to progress into mid-to-senior positions in complex organisations. Typical pathways include health policy analyst/advisor, health services manager/administrator, hospital or health network administrator, population health manager, program/project management lead, and quality improvement or clinical governance lead. This aligns with a postgraduate coursework master’s qualification in Health Sciences.

Living Costs in Newcastle**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 22 - 29	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,199 - 1,586	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,079 - 1,427
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 8	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 267 - 353

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)