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Health systems and policy

MPH5301

Synopsis

The aim of this unit is to provide health service managers and public health practitioners with a comprehensive understanding of the major components of national health systems and how health policy is created to adapt and reform these systems.

Over 6 weekly modules you will explore relevant policy theories, stakeholders and policy actors and processes that address major health policy challenges. Each module includes an overview of the relevant concepts and resources, guided readings and online, instructor moderated, discussions of applied issues with student peers.

Sourced from the Monash Handbook 2026.

Quick facts

Credit points
6
Level
5
Audience
Postgraduate
Type
Coursework
School
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Faculty
Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine
Handbook year
2026

Prerequisites

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Offerings (1)

  • Teaching period 5Monash Online · MO