Program Overview

Health Management - M6008

Overview

The Master of Health Management is designed for health professionals currently in, or seeking to be in, middle and senior health care management positions. This degree caters to the needs of medical or general hospital administrators, clinicians, quality assurance managers, team leaders, senior nursing administrators, unit managers, and a range of general task coordinators within the health care system.

At a Glance

• Location: On-campus at Alfred Hospital: Full time, Multi-modal at Alfred Hospital: Full time
• Duration: 2 years (full time)
• Start date: Semester One (February), Semester Two (July)
• Qualification: Master of Health Management
• Alternative exits: Graduate Certificate in Health Management, Graduate Diploma in Health Management
• Fees: Information about fees

Entry Requirements

To be considered for entry to this course, applicants must satisfy the following entrance requirements:

Minimum Entry Requirements (International students)

• Entry level 1: 96 points to complete – Duration: 2 years full-time, 4 years part-time: An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a cognate discipline with at least a credit (60%) average, AND one year of relevant work experience approved by the faculty.
• Entry level 2: 72 points to complete – Duration: 1.5 years full-time, 3 years part-time: An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a cognate discipline with at least a credit (60%) average, AND two years of relevant management experience approved by the faculty.
• Entry level 3: 48 points to complete – Duration: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time: A Monash University Graduate Diploma of Health Management (M5007) with a minimum weighted average mark of at least 60%.

English entry requirements

• Level A: IELTS (Academic): 6.5 Overall score, with minimum band scores: Listening 6.0, Reading 6.0, Writing 6.0 and Speaking 6.0
• Pearson Test of English (Academic): 58 Overall score, with minimum scores: Listening 50, Reading 50, Speaking 50 and Writing 50
• TOEFL Internet-based test: 79 Overall score, with minimum scores: Reading 13, Listening 12, Speaking 18 and Writing 21

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

Extra Requirements

Applicants must submit a curriculum vitae (CV) with references for verification of work experience, or a statement from the employer to substantiate the period of employment for the application to be assessed.

Making the Application

Future students

• Note: Please make sure you read the extra requirements before you apply.
• Semester one (February): Apply directly to Monash using course code M6008
• Semester two (July): Apply directly to Monash using course code M6008

Self-assess for credit eligibility

Check for study credit using the "Credit search" link on the Credit for prior study page.

Fees

Fees are subject to change annually.

• International fee: $52,800 (Note: Please note that the fee information displayed is based on the 2025 rates and should only be used as a guide.)

Scholarships

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Enrolment Obligations

International students enrolling in a CRICOS-registered course can study no more than one third (33%) of their course by distance and/or online learning. Students must enrol in at least one unit that is not by distance and/or online in each compulsory study period unless the student is completing the last unit of their course. See standard 8.19 and 8.20 of National Code of Practice for Providers of Education and Training to Overseas Students 2018.

CRICOS code: G

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