Master of Public Health and Master of Health Administration (Health promotion)

2 Years On Campus Masters Program

La Trobe University

Program Overview

The Master of Public Health and Master of Health Administration (Health promotion) at La Trobe University is a 2.5-year full-time postgraduate double-degree program combining public health with health administration and health promotion.

Curriculum Structure:

Year 1: Covers core public health subjects including Principles of Public Health, Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Health Policy, Health Systems, Health Care Quality, Public Health Responses, Health Promotion and Health Law and Ethics.

Year 2: Covers health administration and management, including Financial Management in Health Services, Systems Thinking and Leadership, Social and Cultural Perspectives in Public Health, Strategy and Operations Management, and Health Promotion specialisation subjects.

Year 3: The final 0.5-year component completes the remaining health administration, Health Promotion specialisation and elective requirements.

Focus Areas: Public Health, Health Administration, Health Promotion, Health Systems, Health Policy, Epidemiology, Health Management, Leadership and Health Care Quality.

Learning Outcomes: Graduates will be able to analyse public health challenges, design and evaluate health promotion initiatives, assess health system performance, and apply management and leadership skills.

Professional Alignment (Accreditation): The Master of Health Administration is accredited by the Australasian College of Health Service Management (ACHSM).

Reputation (Employability): The program develops public health, health administration and health promotion skills for roles across government, hospitals, health services, research and community organisations.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

The program combines theoretical study with practical learning in Master of Public Health and Master of Health Administration (Health promotion) ,helping students apply knowledge to real-world health challenges.

Work-Based Learning: Elective placement opportunities provide practical experience in health and public health settings.
Research Projects: Applied research and project-based learning develop research, analytical and problem-solving skills.
Health Promotion Practice: Students apply health promotion strategies and evaluate initiatives addressing population health needs.
Collaborative Learning: Students develop communication, leadership and teamwork skills through applied coursework and engagement with health-sector stakeholders.
Research Resources: Access to library resources, databases and research materials supports academic and applied public health work.

Progression & Future Opportunities

The program combines Master of Public Health and Master of Health Administration (Health promotion), providing opportunities for progression across health services, government, community organisations and public health practice.

University Services: Career development and employability support can assist students with career planning, professional development and employment preparation.
University–Industry Engagement: Practical learning and placement opportunities provide exposure to health and public health organisations.
Professional Development: The combined qualification supports progression into health management, public health and health promotion roles.
Graduation Outcomes: Graduates can pursue opportunities across government, hospitals, health services, community organisations, research and non-government organisations.
Further Academic Progression: Graduates may pursue further postgraduate research, including doctoral study, in public health, health promotion, health administration or related fields.

Country Requirements

India: Officially Not Listed 3-year bachelor's degree (or equivalent); cognate health field with AHPRA registration and two years relevant experience for the 2-year pathway.

China: Officially Not Listed 3-year bachelor's degree (or equivalent); cognate health field with AHPRA registration and two years relevant experience for the 2-year pathway.

USA: Officially Not Listed 3-year bachelor's degree (or equivalent); cognate health field with AHPRA registration and two years relevant experience for the 2-year pathway.

UK: Officially Not Listed 3-year bachelor's degree (or equivalent); cognate health field with AHPRA registration and two years relevant experience for the 2-year pathway.

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