GraduateNursing & Health Sciences
Graduate Diploma in Health Policy and Planning
University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
About this program
The Graduate Diploma in Health Policy and Planning at the University of Sydney gives students a practical understanding of how health systems and policy-making processes work, moving beyond administration into strategic decision-making and systems thinking. Over 36 credit points, four core units and two electives, delivered in intensive mode with weekend workshops and web-based learning, cover health financing, politics, agenda setting and the critical use of evidence.
The course suits people building a career in health policy as well as practitioners wanting to move into strategic roles, preparing graduates for government, advocacy, regulation and health service leadership positions.
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Admissions
Admission to this course requires: a bachelor's degree from the University of Sydney, or equivalent qualification and a minimum of 1 year work experience in a health or policy related field; or have completed the requirements of the embedded graduate certificate, or equivalent qualification
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