Master of Global Health - The University of Sydney

Master of Global Health

- 10th globally for public health (ShanghaiRankings Global Rankings of Academic Subjects 2024)

- A top 20 university globally (QS World University Rankings 2025)
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About this course

Our course focuses on the social, environmental, economic, and political processes that produce and reinforce patterns of ill-health and health inequity. 

Our teaching and placement opportunities prepare graduates to redress inequity in health and health resources and improve health globally

Who is it for?

Our course is designed for graduates from health and non-health backgrounds who are passionate about equity, and engaging in activities which support and improve health and wellbeing throughout the life course and across the globe.

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Key information

Duration

1.5 years full-time
(Available part-time)
Not available to student visa holders.

Location

The University of Sydney

Study mode

Contains a combination of:
Face to face
Online

Available only for non-international student visa holders. If you are intending to study on an international student visa, please refer to the face-to-face study

Fees

Tuition fee information for the year selected is currently not available.

Additional information

Credit points
Total amount of credits points required to complete this course. All subjects have a credit point value to indicate their contribution towards completing the course.
72

Career paths

Our Master of Global Health will prepare you for a variety of careers, including:

  • Monitoring and evaluation officer in a non-government organisation
  • Public health policy analyst/ advisor within a government or non-government organisations
  • Public health advisor to an international aid agency or government department
  • Public health officer in a local area or state-level health service
  • Project officer or health researcher at a university or research institute

Furthermore, Master of Global Health graduates can obtain employment with:

  • Non-government organisations in Australia and internationally 
  • Government departments and ministries of health
  • Multilateral and bilateral agencies (such as the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, the United Nations or the World Health Organization)
  • Australian health services, including Indigenous and community-based health organisations
  • International health policy institutes
  • Academic institutions, such as universities or research institutes
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What you’ll study

The Master of Global Health is a postgraduate coursework degree that will prepare you with the skills and knowledge to enable you to work in public and global health roles. You will learn about the connection between health and threats to health around the world, and will be prepared to redress the inequitable distribution of health and health resources, to ultimately improve health globally.

You will complete core units covering foundational concepts in global health, biostatistics, and epidemiology, and also selective units from a number of global health subject areas, in addition to elective units in public health. Additionally, you will complete a capstone unit comprising one of a project, dissertation, or international placement.

Unit of study table: Global Health

This program is directed by Associate Professor Seye Abimbola and Associate Professor Sarah Bernays.

Why study with us?

  • 1st in Australia and 10th globally for public health (ShanghaiRankings Global Rankings of Academic Subjects 2024).
  • We are a top 20 university globally (QS World University Rankings 2025).
  • Flexible study option available including 100% online course delivery 
  • Develop work-ready skills and build your international networks with our global health field placement opportunities. We continue to sustainably collaborate with our partners to plan for more future opportunities in the field.
  • Opportunity to tailor your learning in your chosen field 
  • Research training opportunities

Fees

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Tuition fee information for the year selected is currently not available.
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*How this is calculated

Admission criteria

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Qualifications

Mandatory for course entry

Admission to the Master of Global Health degree requires:

  • a bachelor's degree with honours or a graduate certificate or graduate diploma from the University of Sydney or an equivalent qualification or
  • a bachelor's degree in the field of medicine, nursing, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, optometry, pharmacy, dentistry, veterinary science, psychology, biological science, medical science, international relations, international development, education, social science, political science, communication and journalism, civil engineering, law, economics or mathematics from the University of Sydney or an equivalent qualification or
  • a bachelor's degree in an unrelated field and two years professional work experience in health or international development.

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English language requirements

Mandatory for course entry

You may need to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study with us. Find out which requirements are applicable to you below:

How to apply

Submit application

Submit an application through our portal.

Closing dates

Semester 1

31 January of the commencing year.

Semester 2

15 July of the commencing year.

Scholarship applications

Separate deadlines apply for scholarships.

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Additional information

Please submit the following: 

  • Your CV with relevant global/public health work experience; 
  • Your academic transcript, and 
  • Your statement of intent (your motivation for studying the course).

Commonwealth Supported Places will be offered to eligible domestic applicants based on academic merits on a first come first served basis.