Public Health and Health Administration

This program is created for professionals currently working in health services settings who attempt to expand their livelihood pathways to senior wellness management jobs in either the private or public industry, and also to develop comprehensive skills in the practice and theory of both public health and health services management. Students are ready for future wellness services management jobs that deal with the demands of their ageing people, integration of healthcare delivery systems, technological innovations, and also an increasing complex regulatory setting. The Master of Public Health part is designed to provide students with a solid Comprehension of public health concept, as outlined at the Foundation Competencies for Master of Public Health Graduates in Australia.

The Master of Health Administration is accredited by the Australasian College of Health Service Management (ACHSM). Membership may need an application to the professional body and may have additional or ongoing requirements beyond the conclusion of the degree. Please contact the relevant professional body such as details. Depending on subject choice, the Master of Health Administration is recognised by the Royal Australasian College of Medical Administrators (RACMA) as supplying the theoretical underpinning into the experiential components of the Fellowship Training Course in medical management.

• The minimum entry requirement is successful completion of an Australian Bachelor degree (or its equivalent)
• Prior learning developed through relevant work experience or professional accreditation, where it's termed to be equivalent to that obtained through a doctorate degree, could be contemplated
• Applicants have to possess two years professional experience, that may include volunteer and part-time experience
• for producing an offer to an applicant, the University will pay attention to a range of factors to determine whether an applicant has demonstrated the capability to work on a Masters level, including academic record, English proficiency, or employment experience
• NB: Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee an offer of a place
• Entry in to all La Trobe courses is based on competitive selection and there might be limited places available.