Victoria University

Master of Public Health (Global Health Leadership) Online

  • Delivery: Online
  • Study Level: Postgraduate
  • Duration: 24 months
  • Course Type: Master's

Lead informed responses to health challenges that cross borders. Combine public health expertise with specialist knowledge in global health systems, economics and leadership to influence decisions and advance health equity.

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Course overview

Bring strategic direction to complex global health challenges. Victoria University’s online Master of Public Health, specialising in Global Health Leadership, develops your ability to connect evidence, resources and people in pursuit of better population health outcomes.

Strengthen your understanding of epidemiology, biostatistics, public health policy and program management. Examine how social and cultural conditions influence health, using systems thinking to explore interconnected problems and develop responses informed by different perspectives.

Specialise in global health leadership, economics and finance, and health systems and decision-making. Explore how to assess funding choices, negotiate priorities, engage stakeholders and communicate evidence to influence policy. A research project develops your capacity to investigate a significant issue and translate findings into practical insight.

Complete 12 units online over two years part-time, studying one subject at a time through VU’s seven-week Block Model. Build capabilities relevant to health program leadership, administration, policy, advocacy and advisory work across local, national and international contexts.

Key facts

Delivery
Online
Course Type
Master's
Duration
24 months (Part time)
Commitment
15 - 20 hours/week
Price Per Unit
From $2,950
More Information
The price is calculated based on a part-time study load of 12 units.
Intake
11th January, 2027
8th March, 2027
10th May, 2027
5th July, 2027
30th August, 2027
25th October, 2027
Units
More Information
You may be required to complete 0 credit point units throughout your course. The university will confirm this as part of your enrolment.

The unit total reflects the number of units required for course completion, not the total credit point weight. Some units may be double- or triple-weighted, so the number of units you complete may be lower.
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Fees
More Information
FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students.
FEE-HELP

What you will study

To attain the Master of Public Health (Global Health Leadership) award, students are required to complete 12 units. Each unit is worth 12 credit points.

Core units

  • Foundations of Public Health
  • Epidemiology and Biostatistics 1
  • Public Health in Practice
  • Culture and Society in Public Health
  • Epidemiology and Biostatistics 2
  • Promoting Health in Policy
  • Systems Thinking in Public Health
  • Public Health Program Management

Specialisation units

  • Global Health Leadership
  • Global Health Economics and Finance
  • Global Health Systems and Decision Making
  • Research Project

Entry requirements

To apply for the online Master of Public Health (Master of Public Health (Global Health Leadership), you are required to have one of the following:

  • Completed an Australian bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline.
  • Completed an Australian Graduate certificate (or equivalent) in a similar discipline.
  • Applicants without an undergraduate qualification may be admitted to the Graduate Diploma based on approved work experience. Upon completion of the Graduate Diploma, graduates will be eligible for admission to this course with credit granted for completed units.

Students may choose to exit after completing eight units in the course, in which case they may graduate with a Graduate Diploma in Public Health.

Outcomes

Roles in public health are diverse and in high demand. They cover areas of health promotion, disease prevention and policy. Depending on your career goals and skill set, studying the Master of Public Health course with VU Online will open up numerous roles that may interest you.

Global Health Leadership

  • Disease Preparedness Researcher
  • Disaster Preparedness Coordinator
  • Infection Preventionist
  • Health Informatics Specialist
  • Communications Manager
  • Health Administrator
  • Senior Advisor - Health
  • Policy Advisor - Health

Other roles include

  • Public health medical officer
  • Lecturer in health
  • Medical/health advisor
  • Program officer
  • Communicable disease analyst
  • Project officer

Fees and FEE-HELP

Cost per unit in 2026: From $2,950 up to $3,200 (domestic full-fee paying place)

Total cost for 12 units in 2026: $38,150 (domestic full-fee paying place)

The total cost of completing your degree at Victoria University (VU) Online depends on the number of units you study and whether you are eligible for advanced standing, which is assessed after you submit your application. 2026 student fees shown are subject to change.

Note that you may be eligible for the Australian Government’s loan scheme, FEE-HELP. The loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying students with the cost of a university program. It can be used for all or part of the tuition.