Health Management - M5007
Graduate diploma
This course, offered by the School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, is designed to provide you with the skills to manage clinical health care systems and processes. The degree gives you a broad framework from which to manage clinical health care systems. It covers human resource, financial, informational, medico-legal, political, cultural, economic, ethical, industrial, technological and psychosocial issues.
The course articulates with the Master of Health Management or can lead to the Master of Public Health.
At a glance
Course Details
Location |
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Duration |
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Start date |
Semester one (February), Semester two (July) |
Qualification |
Graduate Diploma of Health Management |
Entry Requirements
You need to satisfy the following entrance requirements to be considered for entry to this course.
Minimum Entry Requirements (Domestic students)
Qualifications
An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a cognate discipline* with a credit (60%) average;
OR
Completed a Monash University Graduate Certificate in Health Management (M4006) with a minimum weighted average mark of at least 60%.
*Relevant cognate disciplines include: medical, nursing, allied health, (other health related degree e.g. chiropractic, psychology, public health, environmental health, paramedic, imaging (radiology, nuclear medicine), biomedical engineering, dietetics/nutrition, pharmacy, social work, medical science/biomedical science/immunology, health science, laboratory science, science, and health economics); or economics, law, or business.
English requirements
Applicants must also meet the English language requirements.
University entrance requirements
Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.
The course structure and progression map can be viewed in the Handbook.
Making the application
Future students
Note: Please make sure you read the extra requirements before you apply.
Semester one (February)
Apply directly to Monash using course code M5007
Semester two (July)
Apply directly to Monash using course code M5007
Applications
When online applications close, domestic applicants should apply directly to the department via our Direct Application Form available on our website
Self assess for credit eligibility
Check for study credit using the "Credit search" link on the Credit for prior study page.
Fees
Fees are subject to change annually.
Full fee
Fees are per 48 credit points which represents a standard full-time course load for a year. The fees for 2026 are:
A$35,100
Fee assistance
As a full fee-paying student, you may be eligible to apply for the optional FEE-HELP to assist you to pay all or part of your tuition fees.
Scholarships
We offer over 360 types of scholarships, valued at up to $280,000. Some scholarships offer one-off payments while others continue for the length of your course. Learn more about Monash Scholarships.
Other costs and fees
For information on other study costs and fees, see other study costs.