Program Overview

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Master of Global Health / Master of Health Leadership and Management

The Master of Global Health and Master of Health Leadership and Management is a double degree providing the essential knowledge, skills, and attributes to carry out senior managerial and leadership roles in population, clinical, and departmental health services. It is designed for those keen to work internationally in health departments, with non-government organisations (NGOs), and with international and bilateral aid agencies.

Overview

This program can lead to a career in government departments and ministries of health, public health networks, local area health services, universities and research institutes, international health policy and funding institutions, non-governmental agencies, mental health services, Indigenous health organisations, health services general management, health services c-suite roles, government and non-government policy, medical communications, medical insurance management, non-government health service management, health economics, health program management, and health care consultancy.

Key Features

• Industry relevant program: This program was designed to be relevant to the workplace, with many opportunities to apply theoretical knowledge to practice. One such opportunity is our internship program, where youll gain practical experience in relevant health organisations.
• Flexible delivery: Complete your study from anywhere in the world. This degree provides flexible learning options so you can complete the degree according to your needs and commitments. Courses can be taken online or face-to-face, full-time or part-time.

Why Study at UNSW?

• We're a global leader in research and impact: Recognised for our excellence, we rank #20 globally for public health research. Our research addresses both existing and emerging complex health challenges in Australia and across the world.
• Join a sector-leading population health community: UNSW's Medicine & Health faculty is ranked #54 globally for life sciences and medicine and is creating the leaders of tomorrow. Join a community thats playing a key role in enhancing population health and healthcare systems.

Program Structure

The Master of Global Health/Master of Health Leadership and Management can be completed in 1.7 years of full-time study or three years part-time. The program is made up of 12 courses total, including:

• Eight core courses
• Four elective courses

Core Courses

• Health Promotion and Social Perspectives of Health
• Strategy, Policy and Change
• Healthcare Economics and Financial Management
• Global Health and Development
• Health Leadership and Workforce Management
• Clinical Governance and Risk Management
• Foundations of Epidemiology
• Foundations of Biostatistics

Elective Courses

Please visit the program handbook to view the elective courses on offer.

Entry Requirements

There are two pathways for entry and a third exceptional pathway. These include:

1. Pathway 1: Applicants must have both a three-year undergraduate degree in any field of study and two years of full-time professional or volunteer experience in a relevant field.
2. Pathway 2: Applicants must have at least one of the following: an undergraduate degree plus an honours in a relevant field of study, or a postgraduate degree in a relevant field of study.
3. Pathway 3: In exceptional circumstances, applications will be considered for entry when they have extensive professional health or public health experience but do not hold a relevant degree qualification. A minimum of five years full-time relevant professional experience is required and an interview with the School of Population Health may be conducted.

Relevant Fields of Study

Accepted areas of study include:

• Medicine
• Nursing
• Allied health
• Health sciences
• Biomedical sciences
• Dentistry
• Social sciences
• Social work
• Psychology
• Paramedicine
• Environmental health
• Health administration
• Policy studies
• Development studies

English Language Requirements

You may be asked to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study at UNSW depending on your educational background and citizenship. English language skills are vitally important for coping with lectures, tutorials, assignments, and examinations.

Fees & Scholarships

• Commonwealth Supported Places: There are a limited number of Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) available for this degree. To be considered for a CSP for this degree, please ensure you preference the CSP code in UAC.
• Indicative Fees:
  • 2026 Indicative CSP First Year Fee: $9,500*
  • 2026 Indicative CSP Fee to Complete Degree: $14,500*
  • 2026 Indicative First Year Full Fee: $60,500*
  • 2026 Indicative Full Fee to Complete Degree: $94,000*

Scholarships

At UNSW, we award over $83 million in scholarships each year. We pride ourselves on rewarding excellence and making university accessible to students from all walks of life. Whether youre a domestic or international student, our range of scholarships, prizes, and awards can support your journey.