Master of Philosophy (Health Economics) at The University of Newcastle, Australia

This coursework degree caters to students who see themselves working on the frontline in responding to the world's public health problems. In addition, it is designed for those who aspire to a career in the health and research sectors, including child and adolescent health, healthy aging, health protection and clinical health services, with a focus on program development and management. The course provides students with an advanced skill set required for international professional best practice and it allows for some customisation of their study.

Explore and redefine public health practice to promote health in light of contemporary knowledge. The courses are founded on a commitment to the advancement of quality and integrity in multidisciplinary practice, and principles of equity, inclusiveness, accountability and community participation. The courses create opportunities for health professionals to examine workplace issues and to formulate new ways of addressing them and putting them into practice. The teaching and learning focuses primarily on helping health professionals change their practice in light of new insights. Topic assignments may be related to workplace issues and problems.

The healthcare landscape is changing and challenging the way we currently engage with healthcare services. The population is living longer with complex and chronic conditions, and many people have increasing expectations of healthcare and technology. The traditional, siloed approach to healthcare is becoming increasingly ineffective and inefficient in meeting patients needs and desires. We require a flexible health workforce that engages in lifelong learning, is technologically savvy, understands research evidence and is able to develop different models and systems of care. We are all being challenged to upskill and prepare ourselves to lead the changes required. Health leaders who think differently can learn to thrive in an environment of disruption and create positive change. The Master of Healthcare Innovations is offered full time over 3 semesters (one year), or part time over multiple semesters. The program is delivered to small cohorts via intensive workshops supported by blended and online learning approaches, limiting on-campus attendance requirements and ensuring flexibility to cater for interstate or international students, and those balancing studies with work and family commitments. Bond University's Healthcare Innovations suite of programs is an Australian first.