Victoria University
Master of Public Health Specialising in Global Health Leadership
- Delivery: Online
- Commitment: 15 - 20 hours/week
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 24 months
Equips students with the capability to lead, manage and consult on public health projects across different contexts and apply principles of public health practice to complex real-world and emerging issues.
Course overview
VU Online’s Master of Public Health Global Health Leadership specialisation provides the opportunity for you to lead responses to public health challenges that are faced in an increasingly globalised world.
You will be equipped with the capability to lead, manage and consult on public health projects across different contexts and apply principles of public health practice to complex real-world and emerging issues.
Specialising in Global Health Leadership also prepares you to apply systems thinking to global perspectives and explore the intersectionality across not only social and behavioural determinants of health, but also health systems and policies across cultures and borders.
Key facts
1st March, 2026
11th May, 2026
6th July, 2026
31st August, 2026
26th October, 2026
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
- Professional 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 Diploma (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 2025: From $2,950 up to $3,200 (domestic full-fee paying place)
Total cost for 12 units in 2025: $41,350 (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 the amount of advanced standing you receive, which is assessed after you apply.
A student’s fee may vary depending on:
- The number of units studied per term.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- Choice of units.
- Credit from previous study or work experience.
- Eligibility for government-funded loans.
You may also need to pay the student services and amenities fee.
Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.
FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students.
