Master of Health Policy and Planning
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Master of Health Policy and Planning
Our Master of Health Policy and Planning will provide you with a detailed and practical understanding of health systems and the policy-making process. It offers a strong and explicit focus on health policy, moving beyond administration and management to progress early-mid public service careers. Who is it for? Our course…
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Our Master of Health Policy and Planning will provide you with a detailed and practical understanding of health systems and the policy-making process.
It offers a strong and explicit focus on health policy, moving beyond administration and management to progress early-mid public service careers.
Who is it for?
Our course is designed for those who are engaged or planning a career in health policy wishing to extend their knowledge in health services, policymaking, leadership or conceptual modelling, as well as health practitioners who are interested in strategic decision making and systems thinking.
Career paths
Our Master of Health Policy and Planning enables graduates to work at a high level across the health sector, whether it be in government and policy roles, leading health services, or working in advocacy, strategy, political advisory, regulation, or business development.
There are many employment opportunities for health policy graduates to work in a range of organisations across different spheres. These include:
commonwealth and state departments of health,
area health services,
local health service providers,
non-government service providers and,
community and consumer-based advocacy groups.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The Australian National University (ANU) is one of Australia’s premier universities and ranked amongst the best in the world. It was created by Federal Parliament in 1946 to drive the nation forward and advance Australia’s international standing through research and education of the highest quality. ANU is distinctive because of its national mission, international focus and impressive record in research and education for undergraduate and postgraduate students. Our leading researchers drive our educational programs and shape the ANU learning experience. Students at ANU enjoy excellent staff-student ratios and great employment prospects. They benefit from award-winning and challenging teaching, first-rate facilities and the collegial atmosphere of a residential campus.
The University of Sydney, located in Sydney, Australia, is a world-renowned institution that is ranked in the top 20 universities in the world (QS World University Rankings, 2024). Students come from all over the globe to study at undergraduate and postgraduate level. Students have the choice of selecting from Australia’s widest range of programmes and disciplines. Offering over 400 study areas to select from, the university has two subjects that are ranked in the top ten in the world, with an additional 30 disciplines ranked amongst the top 50 in the world (QS 2023 Subject Rankings). Career opportunities for students are enhanced through internships and work experience, as well as the option of studying abroad for part of their degree through one of the university’s overseas programmes.
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