Program Overview

Master of Digital Health

The Master of Digital Health is a postgraduate degree that equips students with the skills to design, implement, and manage digital health solutions. This program is designed to meet the evolving healthcare needs of individuals and communities.

Overview

The Master of Digital Health is a 2-year full-time or part-time equivalent program that requires the completion of 240 credit points. The program offers 8 specializations, including Advanced Practice, Applied Research, Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity in Business, Data Analytics, Health Management, Health Strategy and Policy, and Public Health.

Key Facts

• Award: Master of Digital Health
• Start dates: LTU Term 2 (March 2026), LTU Term 3 (May 2026), LTU Term 4 (July 2026), LTU Term 5 (September 2026), LTU Term 6 (November 2026)
• Duration: 2 years full-time or part-time equivalent
• Learning mode: Multi-Modal
• Scholarships: Available
• Specializations: 8
• Fees: $30,600 per 120 credit points (note: 120 credit points represent full-time study for one year)
• Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) may be available, with an indicative CSP price of $9,537 per 120 credit points

About the Master of Digital Health

This program is designed to provide students with an in-demand skill set to design, implement, and manage digital health solutions. Students will advance their knowledge in emerging areas of digital health, including health analytics, virtual care, the Internet of Medical Things (IoMT), and more. The program adopts a design-thinking mindset, using data-driven, human-centered, and experience-based approaches.

Intended Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the Master of Digital Health, students will be able to:

• Apply advanced analytical and problem-solving skills to complex issues in evidence-based digital health practice
• Apply principles and key concepts in the design, development, implementation, and management of contemporary digital health solutions
• Critically analyze and interpret health-related data and technical information to present conclusions clearly
• Participate in the research and innovation cycle to improve healthcare by initiating, applying, and evaluating digital health solutions
• Critically evaluate the use of digital health technologies to enhance clinician/consumer experience, patient care, safety, and quality to improve outcomes
• Critically analyze digital health trends to address current and emerging needs within the healthcare ecosystem and community

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Master of Digital Health may pursue careers in various roles, including:

• Digital health analyst or consultant
• Digital health project manager, coordinator, or officer
• Health data analyst
• Clinical transformation consultant
• Telemedicine manager
• Health informatics director
• Digital health entrepreneur
• Digital health researcher

Entry Requirements

The academic entry requirement for the Master of Digital Health is the successful completion of an Australian bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 65% or above.

Specializations

The Master of Digital Health offers the following specializations:

• Advanced Practice: Apply project management skills to design, implement, or evaluate a project addressing real-world challenges in health
• Applied Research: Conduct a research project to address issues related to public health
• Artificial Intelligence: Explore core AI techniques, including machine learning, deep learning, computer vision, and natural language processing
• Cybersecurity in Business: Learn how to protect and manage information and information systems, and how to assess, develop, and maintain security structures and controls
• Data Analytics: Build theoretical knowledge and practical expertise in data wrangling, modeling, analytics, and AI-driven problem-solving
• Health Management: Develop transferable, in-demand skills by learning from industry experts in real-world environments
• Health Strategy and Policy: Take an evidence-based approach to contemporary health policy issues, investigating opportunities to shape economic, social, and health system change
• Public Health: Learn about the three Ps of public health (prevent, promote, and protect) and how to apply these to different aspects of public health

Fees and Scholarships

The estimated course fees for domestic postgraduate students are $30,600 per 120 credit points. Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) may be available, with an indicative CSP price of $9,537 per 120 credit points. Various scholarships are available, including the Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Nursing Scholarships Program, La Trobe Greater China Digital Health Scholarship, and La Trobe High Achiever Scholarship, among others.

How to Apply

The application process for the Master of Digital Health can be completed online. Most postgraduate courses generally take 15 to 20 minutes to apply for. Students can apply for up to two postgraduate courses and will receive an offer for their highest preference if eligible.