Prepare yourself for the future of health leadership and management in Australia and overseas with Australia’s longest running and largest health management program. For more than 60 years, the UNSW Master of Health Leadership and Management has been producing leaders who drive positive change, inspire collaborative teams and execute well-considered management decisions. This program gives you the knowledge, skills and attributes you need to make a real impact on health services and systems. Broaden your understanding of current and emerging influences on the health sector through a range of core and elective subjects. You’ll cover everything from health economics, policy development and clinical governance, to integrated care, patient safety and change management. Upon completion, you'll gain industry accreditation by the Australasian College of Health Service Management (ACHSM). You will also have the opportunity to add on a research component and extend your knowledge through additional research methodology courses or an advanced research project, as part of the Master of Health Leadership and Management (Extension) . Ranked #4 in Australia for academic reputation (QS World University Rankings, 2027), UNSW Medicine and Health research directly shapes health policy and practice to meaningfully improve health outcomes for communities. You can design your program to be eligible to apply to pursue a PhD to further advance your career.
With access to cutting-edge teaching and learning, and an emphasis on both theory and practice in leadership, you’ll graduate ready to lead and manage change in health systems, both now and in the future. You’ll gain skills, experience and knowledge in:
The program is designed with flexible delivery at its core, meaning you can tailor your program around your goals and lifestyle. Your options include:
For some elective courses, there are optional workshops held on campus one week before each Term. You can choose electives that allow you to move into certain specific health management contexts including primary health care, aged care, laboratory management, and disaster response. Alongside this, you’ll be able to specialise in particular skills, like policy development, program design and research.
To apply, you’ll need an undergraduate degree relevant to health management and at least two years related work or volunteer experience OR an undergraduate degree, plus an honours or postgraduate degree in a field relevant to health management.
There are two pathways for entry and a third exceptional pathway. These include:
Applications for domestic students (Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents, Australian permanent humanitarian visa holders and New Zealand citizens) are processed through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) Postgraduate , opens in a new window .
Application closing dates vary by program and intake. For information about application deadlines and how to apply, please visit the UAC Postgraduate website , opens in a new window .