Why study health policy, systems and practice?
This elective stream prepares students for impactful roles in health policy development, health program design and the enhancement of health systems. Students acquire knowledge and skills to contribute to positive changes in health systems and policies.
Gain the skills to understand and communicate complex digital health issues and to assess varied approaches to managing health data. You will also develop interdisciplinary, socio-technical knowledge to effectively analyse contemporary applications of information and communication technologies in the health sector.
The curriculum emphasises approaches to enhance health, address health inequities and advance programs and systems. You will gain a profound understanding of the influential role of the broader policy environment and develop analytical skills to assess policy options and their effects on health and wellbeing. This elective stream also delves into comparative methods to analyse and address a raft of global public health challenges.
Study options in health policy, systems and practice
Why study health policy, systems and practice at Melbourne?
Improve the governance, design and operations of health systems through research, education and practice in:
- Child Health
- Chronic Disease
- Genomic Medicine
- Health Technology Assessment and more.
Gain insights on policy-relevant research led by the McCaughey VicHealth for Community Wellbeing Unit at the Centre for Research Excellence in Healthy, Liveable & Equitable Communities.
- Professor Ajohndam Elshaug
Explore our industry-leading research outputs:
Diverse careers
We are a global institution, and our qualifications enable you to progress in your career. The range of roles you can expect after completing a public health education include, but are not limited to:
- Policy or Project Officer
- Health Promotion Manager or Coordinator
- Program Designer or Coordinator
- Public Health Planner
- Community Engagement and Advocacy
- Government Policy Advisor
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Health policy, systems and practice sectors
Graduates from this elective stream often find themselves in roles within organisations such as:
- National, state, regional and local government
- Globally and locally focused non-government and community-based organisations
- Health care services providers
- Private sector organisations and research bodies
- International agencies e.g. United Nations, World Health Organization
Hear from our alumni
The MPH allowed me to build on health knowledge and scientific research skills through tailored subjects that would set me up for a career in public health practice. My scientific knowledge and reasoning, my skills in health policy and program evaluation and design, have been invaluable to my career working on high-priority public health projects and policies at the Victorian Department of Health.
Claudia Fayad - Master of Public Health (Health Policy, Systems and Practice)