Master of Health
Course essentials
Entry requirements
Credit
A full-time study load is 120 credits a year (usually four 15-credit units each semester). 120 credits equal one equivalent full-time student load (EFTSL). Each credit point equals about 10 hours of learning, so a 15-credit unit means roughly 150 hours.
Duration
Course overview
The Master of Health is built for people who want to make a bigger impact in health, whether that’s improving services, influencing policy, or leading teams through change. This course gives you practical, real-world skills to understand complex health systems, use evidence to guide decisions, and turn ideas into action. You’ll learn in a flexible environment that fits around work and life, with opportunities to tailor your study to match your career goals and interests.
Throughout the course, you’ll strengthen your ability to design and interpret research, think critically about health challenges, and apply what you learn directly to your workplace. Just as importantly, you’ll develop the confidence and skills to lead; from managing projects and guiding teams to contributing to service improvement and innovation. The focus is always practical, relevant and grounded in real health settings.
You can choose a leadership-focused path or a research-focused path, depending on where you want your career to go. For those who choose the research pathway, the degree can open the door to further academic study, including higher research degrees. While this course doesn’t provide professional registration, it’s ideal for health professionals who want to move into leadership, research, education, policy, or senior roles where they can influence how health care is delivered.
IT requirements
To do this course you’ll need a fast and reliable computer and access to high-speed internet. Expect to use about 5GB of data per month for every unit you’re doing. Find out more about the minimum IT requirements for studying with us.
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The fine print
The commencement of all courses is subject to available funding and enrolment quotas.
Everything in this course overview is correct at the time of being published. However, the University reserves the right to alter any course, procedure or fee. Please check for changes before you apply or enrol.
Federation University uses Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding (for eligible students) to deliver training.
School department
Nursing
Fees and scholarships
Tuition fee information
Commonwealth Supported Places are subsidised by the Australian Government. The tuition fee is called the student contribution amount. The indicative fee above is based on a typical first-year enrolment for this course and should be used as a guide only. For 0.5 EFTSL (60 credit point) courses the certificate fee is displayed. Your fee will depend on the units you chose, your study load, the time it takes to complete your course and any approved credit you receive.
How it's calculated
The government sets the fee each year. The amount depends on the discipline area and band of each unit. 2026 annual student contribution amounts for 1 EFTSL (equivalent full-time student load) range from $4,738 (Band 1) to $17,399 (Band 4). The sample course structure below link to the EFTSL, Band and fee for each unit or you can use our unit search to find these details.
Other fees
You will also need to pay the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF).
Fee assistance
If you're eligible for a HECS-HELP loan, you can defer the payment of all or part of your student contribution fee. If you’re also eligible for a SA-HELP loan, you can defer your SSAF payment too. You won’t have to start paying either loan back until your income reaches the compulsory repayment threshold.
Scholarships
There’s a range of scholarships and grants available. Find out what you can apply for.
Course details
Contact hours
You’d be looking at about 25-30 hours per week (if you’re full time), but this includes on-campus classes and self-directed study (i.e. homework).
Sample course structure
Here’s what the course structure could look like. It’s just an example (so don’t use it for enrolment). Interested in the details? You can find current course structure or select a single unit name below to find out what it’s about and how much it costs.
- Contemporary Issues in Health Services Management15 credit pointsBUHEA6901
- Policy in Health Services Management15 credit pointsBUHEA6902
- Global Health Determinants30 credit pointsHEALT6000
- Research Methods for Health30 credit pointsHEALT6001
- Inquiry and Analysis of Literature30 credit pointsHEALT6002
Electives
Electives
- Research Thesis A30 credit pointsHEALT7002
- Research Thesis B30 credit pointsHEALT7003
Entry requirements
Entry requirements (non year 12)
An applicant must have successfully completed a three year (minimum) Bachelor level qualification in a related health cognate discipline area.
If you’re only applying for this course, do it via direct application.
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Direct application
Federation University code
- Direct application
- Yes
- Federation University code
- HN9
