Master of Health Leadership and Management / Master of Infectious Diseases Intelligence (Extension)
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Program Overview
Master of Health Leadership and Management / Master of Infectious Diseases Intelligence (Extension)
The Master of Health Leadership and Management/Master of Infectious Diseases Intelligence (Extension) is a postgraduate degree that enables students to specialize in both infectious disease intelligence and health management. This degree develops research skills and applies them while undertaking a scholarly project as part of the program.
Overview
The program fosters judgment-ready practitioners who can contribute to improving population health and work across a range of contexts, including ministries and departments of health, government and non-government organizations, primary care, and community healthcare services in both public and private sectors.
Key Features
- Industry relevant program: Designed to be relevant to the workplace, with many opportunities to apply theoretical knowledge to practice.
- Flexible delivery: Complete study from anywhere in the world, with flexible learning options to complete the degree according to individual needs and commitments. Courses can be taken online or face-to-face, full-time or part-time.
Why Study at UNSW?
- Study Australasias first Master of Health Leadership and Management: For more than 60 years, this program has equipped students with the knowledge and skills required to respond to the challenges faced by health managers and leaders.
- Global leader in research and impact: Recognised for excellence, UNSW ranks #20 globally for public health research.
- Join a sector-leading population health community: UNSW's Medicine & Health faculty is ranked #54 globally for life sciences and medicine, creating leaders of tomorrow.
- Build your professional network: Join an engaged cohort of like-minded students and a successful alumni community.
Program Details
- Program Code: 9365
- CRICOS Code: [Not specified]
- Campus: Kensington
- Total Units of Credit (UOC): 96
- Duration: 2 years full-time, 4 years part-time
- Delivery Mode: Face-to-face (includes blended), Online
Entry Requirements
There are two pathways for entry and a third exceptional pathway:
- Pathway 1: A three-year undergraduate degree in any field of study, plus two years of full-time professional or volunteer experience in a relevant field.
- Pathway 2: An undergraduate degree plus an honours or postgraduate degree in a relevant field of study.
- Pathway 3: In exceptional circumstances, applications will be considered for entry with extensive professional health or public health experience but without 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.
Program Structure
The program is made up of 16 courses total, including:
- 9 core courses
- 3 elective courses
- Additional electives which include a research project or research methodology course
Core Courses
- Strategy, Policy and Change
- Healthcare Economics and Financial Management
- Health Leadership and Workforce Management
- Clinical Governance and Risk Management
- Infectious Diseases Challenges: Epidemiology and Control
- Outbreak Investigation and Intelligence
- Bioterrorism and Health Intelligence
- Foundations of Epidemiology
- Foundations of Biostatistics
Elective Courses
Please visit the program handbook to view the elective courses on offer.
Future Careers
Theres strong demand for health management and infectious diseases professionals in the public and private health sectors, both within Australia and globally. Graduates can pursue careers in:
- 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
- Healthcare consultancy
- Government ministries and departments of health
- International health organisations and NGOs
- International aid agencies
- Military and first responder organisations
- Health education and advocacy
- Research
Fees & Scholarships
- Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP): Available for this program. 2026 Indicative CSP First Year Fee: $9,500, 2026 Indicative CSP Fee to Complete Degree: $19,000.
- Full Fee: 2026 Indicative First Year Full Fee: $60,500, 2026 Indicative Full Fee to Complete Degree: $126,000.
- Scholarships: UNSW awards over $83 million in scholarships each year, with a range of scholarships available for domestic and international students.