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Why study health policy at La Trobe?

Top 200 globally

La Trobe's clinical, pre-clinical and health subjects are ranked in the world’s top 200.

Times Higher Education (THE), 2020, World University Rankings 2021 by subject: clinical, pre-clinical and health

World class health science

We are ranked 'above world standard' for medical and health sciences.

Australian Research Council, 2019, Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) Outcomes 2018

Most adaptable

Employers ranked La Trobe graduates the most innovative and adaptable in Victoria.

Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT), 2020, 2019 Employer Satisfaction Survey

Career opportunities in health policy

Career pathways

Health policy gives you the industry knowledge and analysis skills to contribute to policymaking. You’ll be prepared for a range of careers, including:

  • Health services manager
  • Policy and legislation officer
  • Health planner
  • Health programs adviser

Future employers

Potential employers of health policy graduates include:

  • Government departments
  • Cancer Council
  • Grattan Institute
  • Local councils
  • Research institutes

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