La Trobe University > Courses > Health policy

Health policy

Why study health policy?

Our postgraduate courses are for students with an interest in health policy, those considering a career shift to a policy area or those whose work requires policy analysis skills and knowledge. The courses deal with the changing contexts of policy-making and analyse current policy using a problem-oriented approach to strengthen your ability to participate in policy making and policy advocacy. A background in the health system is useful but not essential for entry to our health policy courses.

As a La Trobe graduate you may be eligible for our 10% Alumni Advantage when you apply for a full-fee postgraduate coursework program.

Career opportunities

The courses allow specialisation for work in health policy development and analysis in public service departments, public health care agencies, international bodies and also in the commercial sector.

Courses

Filter by:

Your ATAR
(Enter to view available undergraduate courses)
Course type
Location

Doctor of Public Health (Professional Doctorate)

Location: Melbourne

Start dates: Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)

Duration: 3 years full-time (4 years maximum)3 years full-time (4 years maximum) or part-time equivalent

Master of Applied Science

Location: Melbourne Albury-Wodonga Bendigo Shepparton

Start dates: Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)See additional information

Duration: 2 years2 years full-time, or the equivalent part-time

Master of Health Sciences

Location: City

Start dates: Semester 1 (March), Semester 2 (July)Semester 1 (March)

Duration: 2 years full-time or part-time equivalent.2 years

Your study experience

Overseas study opportunities

You may be eligible for our student exchange program.

About the academic staff

View all the staff from the College of Science, Health and Engineering.