Pursue a management career in health policy or health care. Gain an in-depth understanding of health management and learn effective strategies for leading the delivery of health services.
'It's an excellent opportunity to learn from professional leaders who have worked in the field for many years. The practical nature of the health management course means that I'm able to take on board some of the things I have already learned and use them in my current job.'
'It's an excellent opportunity to learn from professional leaders who have worked in the field for many years. The practical nature of the health management course means that I'm able to take on board some of the things I have already learned and use them in my current job.'
'It's an excellent opportunity to learn from professional leaders who have worked in the field for many years. The practical nature of the health management course means that I'm able to take on board some of the things I have already learned and use them in my current job.'
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This program is ideal for clinicians interested in pursuing a management or executive career in health policy or health care.
The Graduate Diploma in Health Management and Leadership provides students with an in-depth understanding of the underlying principles of health management. Graduates can pursue a managerial position within their chosen health field.
Health service managers are responsible for the business of health care. Their skills are used to develop strategies to maximise the efficient and effective delivery of health services in a diverse range of health settings. Health is a global industry and graduates have a range of employment options in both the public and private sector and an opportunity to make an important contribution to the future of health services nationally and internationally. Health services practitioners work as health service or health administration managers or officers, project officers, health insurance workers, and human resource managers.
Our graduates have been employed in government health departments, hospitals, public and private divisions of general practice, health insurance agencies, community health centres and universities.
The Graduate Diploma in Health Management and Leadership fully articulates into the Master of Health Management and Leadership.
Graduate eligible for membership of the Australasian College of Health Service Management (ACHSM).
Completion of the Master of Health Management and Leadership is necessary for membership of The Royal Australasian College of Medical Administrators (RACMA), and is subject to additional completion of the College’s supervised experience and examination requirements.
The course structure consists of 84 credit points of core Health Management and Leadership units and 12 credit points of Health Management and Leadership option units
These units are all core units for the PU87 Master in Health Management and Leadership course.
The course structure consists of 84 credit points of core Health Management and Leadership units and 12 credit points of Health Management and Leadership option units
These units are all core units for the PU87 Master in Health Management and Leadership course.
You must have a recognised bachelor degree (or higher qualification) in any discipline.
You must have a recognised bachelor degree (or higher qualification) in any discipline.
Select the country where you completed your studies to see a guide on meeting QUT’s English language requirements.
Your scores and prior qualifications in English-speaking countries are considered. Approved English-speaking countries are Australia, Canada, England, Ireland, New Zealand, Scotland, United States of America and Wales.
If your country or qualification is not listed, you can still apply for this course and we will assess your eligibility.
We accept English language proficiency scores from the following tests undertaken in a secure test centre. Tests must be taken no more than 2 years prior to the QUT course commencement.
| English Test | |
|---|---|
| IELTS Academic / One Skill Retake | |
| Overall | 6.5 |
| Listening | 6 |
| Reading | 6 |
| Writing | 6 |
| Speaking | 6 |
|
Cambridge English Score
You must share your results with QUT through the Candidate Results Online website. | |
| Overall | 176 |
| Listening | 169 |
| Reading | 169 |
| Writing | 169 |
| Speaking | 169 |
| PTE Academic | |
| Overall | 58 |
| Listening | 50 |
| Reading | 50 |
| Writing | 50 |
| Speaking | 50 |
| TOEFL iBT | |
| Overall | 79 |
| Listening | 16 |
| Reading | 16 |
| Writing | 21 |
| Speaking | 18 |
| English Test | Overall | Listening | Reading | Writing | Speaking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic / One Skill Retake | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
|
Cambridge English Score
You must share your results with QUT through the Candidate Results Online website. |
176 | 169 | 169 | 169 | 169 |
| PTE Academic | 58 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| TOEFL iBT | 79 | 16 | 16 | 21 | 18 |
We offer English language programs to improve your English and help you gain entry to this course.
When you apply for this course, we will recommend which English course you should enrol in.
Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. We review fees annually, and they may be subject to increases.
2026: Fee available from July
2026: Fee available from July
2025: $28,400 per year full-time (96 credit points)
2025: $41,900 per year full-time (96 credit points)
You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.
You may not have to pay anything upfront if you're eligible for a FEE-HELP loan.
You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.
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Follow our step-by-step applying guide to make sure your application is complete, giving you the best chance of getting in.
If you're ready for the next step, apply online today.
Follow our step-by-step applying guide to make sure your application is complete, giving you the best chance of getting in.
If you're ready for the next step, apply online today or contact our MBA Program Manager +61 468 575 146 or mba@qut.edu.au
If you're ready for the next step, apply online today or contact our MBA Program Manager +61 468 575 146 (Brisbane),
(02) 6198 3098 (Canberra), emba@qut.edu.au
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