Master of Public Health and Master of Health Administration
La Trobe University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00115M
If you are currently working in the health services setting and want to expand your career into senior health management roles and to develop comprehensive skills in the theory and practice of both public health and health services management, the Master of Public Health and Master of Health Administration is designed for you. La Trobe University's Master of Public Health and Master of Health Administration will prepare you for future health services management roles that deal with the needs of the ageing population, integration of healthcare delivery systems, technological innovations and an increasingly complex regulatory environment. The program will provide you with the opportunity to undertake a research or practice based project enabling you to apply your skills and knowledge to real world problems. The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 9 - Masters Degree.
Structure
To qualify for the award of Master of Public Health and Master of Health Administration, students must complete 300 credit points consisting of: 300 credit point pathway
Subjects
- First Year Subjects: Academic Integrity Module
- Epidemiology and Biostatistics
- Health Care Quality
- Health Law and Ethics
- Health Policy Development and Implementation
- Health Promotion Strategy and Practice
- Health Systems
- Principles of Public Health
- Public Health Responses
Standard entry requirements
300 credit point pathway
Recognition
The Master of Health Administration is accredited by the Australasian College of Health Service Management (ACHSM). Membership may require an application to the professional body and may have additional or ongoing requirements beyond the completion of the degree. Please contact the relevant professional body for details. Depending on subject choice, the Master of Health Administration is recognised by the Royal Australasian College of Medical Administrators (RACMA) as providing the theoretical underpinning to the experiential components of the Fellowship Training Program in medical administration.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Melbourne (City) | International: $80,000 | Yes |
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Fee comments
Campuses: Melbourne (City).
Your course fees will depend on the subjects you choose to study: each subject has its own costs. The total course fee may vary depending on the subjects you choose, your study load, the time it takes to complete your course and your approved Credit for Prior Learning. Fees correct Friday, Dec 8 2023
