Program Overview
The Health Administration at La Trobe University is a Master programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 18 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of medicine & health sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Health Administration programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Australia and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 18 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: AUD 30,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
- Location: Melbourne, Australia
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Health Administration programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:
- Healthcare Professional
- Clinical Researcher
- Health Policy Analyst
- Public Health Specialist
- Medical Writer
- Healthcare Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- ["In your first year you\'ll get an introduction to the Australian health system\'s key structural components, their interrelationships and relevant policy issues. You\'ll learn about financial management in health services, in particular, systems of finance and budgeting, and people management including industrial relationships and organisational leadership.", "In second year, you\'ll conduct a hands-on research project designed to deepen and integrate your skills and knowledge in public health, health promotion or health management. You\'ll gain practical experience, applying analytical and problem-solving strategies to real healthcare and public health problems.", \'The range of electives allows you to further explore health economics and finance, health law and ethics, and process redesign.\']
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- The minimum entry requirement is successful completion of an Australian Bachelor degree (or its equivalent) and two years professional experience, which can include part-time and volunteer experience.
- In making an offer to an applicant, the University will give consideration to a range of factors to determine whether an applicant has demonstrated the capacity to work at a Master\'s level, including academic record, English proficiency, and/or employment experience.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
AUD 30,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Tuition fees: AUD 30,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact La Trobe University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About La Trobe University
La Trobe University
Melbourne, Australia
La Trobe Universityis apublicresearch universitybased inMelbourne,Victoria,Australia. Its main campus is located in the suburb ofBundoora. The university was established in 1964, becoming the...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 18 months
