Master of Health Leadership and Management (Extension)/Master of Global Health

By undertaking the Master of Global HealthMaster of Health Leadership and Management (Extension) you will specialise in both global health and health management and complete a research project in health management. The double degree meets a well-recognised need to strengthen public health, health leadership and health management capacities within resource-constrained settings in international and global contexts.

The Master of Global Health enables graduates to seek employment with international aid organisations, while the Master of Health Leadership and Management (Extension) provides the knowledge and skills for senior managerial roles in health service delivery. With both degrees, you'll gain specialised knowledge to work internationally in health departments, with non-government organisations (NGOs), and with international and bilateral aid agencies. You will be able to apply your advanced skills in public health and health management to a broad range of highly complex population health issues in international settings.

This double degree is for students and practitioners who are keen on a rewarding role or career with international aid organisations.

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

Pathway 1

Applicants must have both:

a) A three year undergraduate degree in any field of study, and

b) Two years of full-time professional or volunteer experience in a relevant field*.

The professional experience may include experience in health or public health services acquired as part of a degree of four or more years duration, e.g. MBBS, MD.

Pathway 2

Applicants must have at least one of the following:

a) An undergraduate degree plus an honours in a relevant field of study**, or

b) Postgraduate degree in a relevant field of study**.

Pathway 3

In exceptional cases, you may be considered for entry if you have extensive professional experience in health or public health but don’t hold a relevant degree. You must have at least five years of full‑time, relevant experience. The School of Population Health may also invite you to attend an interview.