StudyQA — Master: International Public Health and Health Management

Description Requirements

The Master of International Public Health and Health Management at UNSW Sydney is a comprehensive postgraduate degree designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to address complex global health challenges. This program offers a multidisciplinary approach, integrating principles from public health, health policy, health systems management, epidemiology, and social sciences to prepare graduates for leadership roles in various health-related sectors worldwide. Students will engage with contemporary issues such as infectious diseases, health inequities, healthcare financing, and health promotion, gaining a deep understanding of the determinants of health and strategies for effective intervention. The curriculum emphasizes practical skills, including data analysis, policy development, program planning, and stakeholder engagement, ensuring graduates are well-prepared to improve health outcomes in diverse settings. The program combines rigorous academic coursework with real-world experiences through internships, research projects, and collaborations with health organizations, fostering professional growth and network development. With access to UNSW’s cutting-edge research facilities and expert faculty members, students will stay abreast of the latest advancements and best practices in public health and health management. Graduates of this program are equipped to pursue careers in government agencies, international health organizations, non-governmental organizations, healthcare providers, and academic institutions. They will be capable of designing and implementing effective health programs, influencing health policy, and conducting impactful research to promote global health equity. The program is suitable for recent graduates as well as health professionals seeking to deepen their expertise and advance their careers in the dynamic and ever-evolving field of international public health and health management.

Applicants need to have : An undergraduate degree in an area applicable to public health or health management (see list below)* and just two years full-time professional or volunteer experience. This might also include equivalent professional experience acquired as part of a level of more years interval (e.g. MBBS, MD)
OR An undergraduate degree plus an honours or postgraduate level in a field applicable to public health or health management (see list below)*
[*Examples include, but are not restricted to, medicine, nursing, allied health, health sciences, biomedical sciences, dentistry, social work, sociology, behavioural and social sciences, social work, psychology, marketing, individual servicesand emergency services, environmental health, health care science, health administration, business, managementand engineering, law, science, math and statistics, economics, and policy studies and development studies.]
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