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This program is accredited by the Australian College of Health Service Management, and is designed for managers who require skills in contemporary management and their application in the health care setting.
This includes specialty subjects such as organisational governance and performance management, health workforce planning, as well as quality and safety in health care.
Study options
FULL TIME
2 years
PART TIME
4 years
Start times
Spring
July
(2023)
Autumn
March
(2024)
Note: This program is offered as a 1 and 1.5 year pathway with relevant prior degree.
Please note: Start times for Sydney City campus are March, July and October.
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Health services management at Western
The Master of Science (Health Services Management) is tailored towards professionals working in a variety of health science settings, including both government and non-government organisations. Particular emphasis is placed on critical and analytical skills in policy analysis, economic evaluation and epidemiology, providing graduates with the ability to respond creatively to changes as they arise.
Our students develop practical skills in community development and health promotion programs, as well as completing research and practical experience in the evaluation of a contemporary issue in health science. Graduates of this program are strongly equipped to be health managers who remain up to date with emerging business developments and can evaluate and implement appropriate initiatives in the health care setting.
This program offers a wide variety of options, with flexible delivery, taught by experts in the field. Flexible entry and exit points are available.
Professional Accreditation
This program is accredited by the Australasian College of Health Services Management.
Program structure
Our program structure is outlined in our handbook. Here you can view all of the subjects you will be studying.
Fees and delivery
Fees: AUD $23,280*
Delivery: On campus
Fees: AUD $30,080 *
Delivery: On campus
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Your career
As a health science graduate, you can look forward to career opportunities such as:
- Health services management
- Aged care management
- Health planning
- International health
- Health promotion
- Occupational and environmental hygiene.
- Research studies
Your career
Health Promotion Research Officer
A research officer develops health promotion research; ensuring ethical standards are upheld within research; the collection and analysis of data to evaluate the effectiveness of an program; and the dissemination of findings to the general public and professional audiences.
Public Health Planner
In this role you will plan, direct and coordinate medical and health services. You may manage an entire facility such as a hospital, or specialise in managing a specific clinical area or medical practice. You will ensure the facility runs smoothly so that other staff and medical professionals can provide optimum care to patients.
Health Promotion Officer
Health Promotion Officers identify and address priority health and wellbeing issues and deliver population health interventions. They develop and implement health promotion programs and evaluate their effectiveness.
Quality Improvement Officer
Quality Improvement Officers can be involved in the strategic planning and supervision of quality and safety activities at major metropolitan hospitals or for an area health service.
Project Officer
Project Officers work specifically on designated health related projects. Their tasks involve the conceptualisation, design, implementation and evaluation of the project. They can also be involved in evaluating and formulating operational improvements for a health district.
Practice Manager
Practice Managers coordinate and manage the day to day operations of a health care practice (such as a community or medical).
Community Engagement / Event Coordinators
Community Engagement / Event Coordinators increase knowledge and awareness of positive health behaviours within the population through primary prevention information.
Diversional Therapist
A Diversional Therapist works with people of all ages and abilities. They design and facilitate individualised recreation and leisure programs that support, challenge and enhance the psychological, spiritual, social, emotional and physical wellbeing of individuals.
Recreation Officer
Recreation Officers develop, support and coordinate sport and recreation programs and services for the benefit of communities.
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*The tuition fees quoted above are the fees for the normal full-time study load of the program (80 credit points) per annum. International students will be subject to a variable fee regime; i.e. enrolled students will be required to pay fees during their program based on the approved fee for each calendar year. Fee changes (if any) will occur at 1 January each calendar year. Students who extend their program past the normal finish date of the program will be required to pay additional fees based on the prevailing fee level. Western Sydney University is a multi-campus institution. The University reserves the right to alter the location of its programs between campuses and other locations as necessary. Students should be aware of the possibility of change of location for the whole or part of programs for which they enrol and should plan for the need to travel between Western Sydney campuses.
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