Master of Global Health
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
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Location
Study mode
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
Additional information
Credit points
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
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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Admission criteria
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.
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.
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.