Canberra,
ACT,
Australia
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Public Policy in Canberra Australia | The Australian National University
The Australian National University
|
Canberra Australia
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Coursework)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD
50,760
(c. USD36,139.65)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
This specialization provides students with comprehensive knowledge of health policy and system design within a global framework. It's an interdisciplinary, internationally focused program that fosters critical thinking and analytical skills for navigating this intricate, technology-driven policy domain. Covering topics from policy development and healthcare institutions to cross-border issues, technological impacts, health data, social disparities, and development strategies, students engage with core principles and contemporary discussions in health policy. These discussions explore professional influences, interdepartmental coordination challenges, jurisdictional complexities, and defining effective healthcare goals and systems. Additionally, students acquire research and evaluation techniques for assessing health policies and systems. Tailored for aspiring leaders, administrators, and policymakers in healthcare sectors—including government agencies, international bodies, and NGOs—this program prepares them for impactful roles.
Learning Outcomes
Gain thorough expertise in health policy systems and their relationship with broader social policies and health determinants.
Analyze and evaluate the influence of major stakeholders in health policy at national and international levels.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Applicants must present one of the following
Bachelor degree or international equivalent with GPA 5 OR 7
Bachelor degree or international equivalent with GPA 4 OR 7 and a minimum of 3 years fulltime equivalent work experience at ANZSCO Skill Level 1 in a field related to the program
Bachelor degree or international equivalent with GPA 4 OR 7 and a Graduate Certificate or international equivalent with a GPA of 4 OR 7.
Graduate Diploma or international equivalent with a GPA 4 OR 7
Graduate Records Examination GRE General test completed no more than 5 years before the time of application with a minimum score of 155 for Verbal Reasoning 155 for Quantitative Reasoning and 40 in Analytical Writing and a minimum of 3 years fulltime equivalent work experience at ANZSCO Skill Level 1 in a field related to the program
IELTS - Overall score - 6.5, Reading - 6.0, Writing - 6.0, Listening - 6.0, Speaking - 6.0.
TOEFL IBT Paper Edition - Overall score - 80, Reading - 20, Writing - 20, Listening - 18, Speaking - 18.
TOEFL IBT Excluding Paper Edition and Home Edition - Overall score - 80, Reading - 20, Writing - 20, Listening - 18, Speaking - 18.
Tuition
AUD
50,760