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The Master of Medical and Health Leadership brings together healthcare and management knowledge to provide you with the necessary skills to undertake leadership positions in health. Designed for all types of clinicians—nurses, allied health, administrators and doctors—you'll be able to study online, at your own pace.

Course highlights

  • Learn from experienced teachers and experts, with course content developed in close consultation with the health sector.
  • Core subjects in clinical governance, systems, leading change, emotional intelligence, digital innovation provide you with modern skills and knowledge in healthcare management.
  • Choose from a wide range of electives allowing you to customise your degree.
  • Flexible options enable you to exit early with a graduate certificate if life doesn't go to plan.
  • UOW guarantees Commonwealth supported places for eligible domestic students making study more affordable.
  • Fit study around work and family commitments with flexible part-time 100% online study, using best practice technology-enhanced learning.
Duration Duration: 3 years part-time
Subjects Subjects: 9-11 (depending on major/minor project selection)
Intakes Intakes: March & July
Fees Fees: $9,286 - $12,450* total subsidised course fee
Study mode Study Mode: 100% online

Save up to 75% on postgrad course fees when you commence in 2026

In 2026, the University of Wollongong is making postgraduate study more accessible. Eligible domestic students will benefit from up to 75% off course fees through either a Commonwealth supported place (CSP) or a UOW subsidised fee reduction, supporting students to upskill and advance their careers.

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Ready to take on real-world healthcare challenges

I chose to study the Master of Medical and Health Leadership because I wanted to be in a position where I could drive meaningful change. The course is engaging, relevant, and highly applicable to real-world healthcare challenges, and encourages critical thinking and problem-solving, aligning closely with my professional role. The teaching staff are highly supportive and understanding of students’ professional commitments, offering the flexibility needed to manage study alongside work and per Krystal Naumovski | Manager, Virtual Care, Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District Master of Medical and Health Leadership

Key facts

The Master of Medical & Health Leadership

The Master of Medical & Health Leadership is taught over three years on a part-time basis.

The Graduate Certificate in Medical & Health Leadership

The Graduate Certificate in Medical & Health Leadership is taught over one year on a part-time basis. 

Master of Medical & Health Leadership

The Master of Medical & Health Leadership requires the successful completion of 72 credit points. This is made up of eight core subjects, a major or minor project and a choice of elective subjects.

Core subjects:

  • Clinical Governance
  • Health Care Systems
  • Leading Change In Healthcare
  • Emotional Intelligence for Leaders
  • Accounting and Financial Management
  • Health, Law and Ethics
  • Digital Innovations in Health
  • Essential Skills for Health Researchers

Capstone:

  • Minor OR Major Project

Electives:

  • Climate Change Vulnerabilities and Risk
  • Effective Leadership and Management in Health
  • Health Economics, Policy and Promotion
  • Introduction to Health Informatics
  • Operations Management
  • Organisational Behaviour and Management
  • Principles of Marketing Management
  • Project Management
  • Public Health Methods
  • Sustainability Project

View the Course Handbook for the complete course structure and learning outcomes.

Graduate Certificate in Medical & Health Leadership

The Graduate Certificate in Medical & Health Leadership requires the successful completion of four subjects.

Core:

  • Essential Skills for Health Researchers

Choose two subjects from:

  • Clinical Governance
  • Leading Change In Healthcare
  • Health Care Systems
  • Emotional Intelligence for Leaders

Choose one subject from:

  • Health, Law and Ethics
  • Effective Leadership and Management in Health
  • Accounting and Financial Management
  • Digital Innovations in Health
  • Leading Change In Healthcare

View the Course Handbook for the complete course structure and learning outcomes.

Session Session Details
2026 Autumn

Commences: 2 March 2026
2026 Spring

Commences: 27 July 2026 

All key dates

Master of Medical & Health Leadership

Campus Total Subsidised Course Fee*
UOW Online

$9,286 - $12,450 (2026)
Total fee amount depends on choice of elective subjects

(Compared to $45,608 for a full fee paying place)

Graduate Certificate in Medical & Health Leadership

Campus Total Subsidised Course Fee*
UOW Online

$2,368 - $3,950 (2026)
Total fee amount depends on choice of subjects

(Compared to $15,202 for a full fee paying place)

Domestic students commencing in 2026 may be eligible for subsidised fees as listed above. To be eligible for a fee subsidy, you must meet the following criteria: Be a domestic student, i.e. an Australian or New Zealand citizen, a permanent resident of Australia or a permanent Australian Humanitarian visa holder. See subsidised postgraduate fees for full details. 

*Total indicative course tuition fees shown is for a Commonwealth supported place. These fees are based on normal course length and progression and are subject to change from year to year. For up to date information on course structure and fees, refer to the UOW Course Handbook.

UOW Online

UOW integrates online learning into nearly all subjects. However, when your course is offered through UOW Online, 100% of your course will be delivered online, including all tutorials, class discussions and submission of assessments. This delivery mode allows you to study from anywhere in the world with an internet connection. 

Studying online still means you will be able to connect with our passionate lecturers and teachers and network with your classmates.

Practical skills for career progression

I was looking for a degree that would help my leadership skills and enable me to have the skills and qualifications to progress in my career. Working full-time in a sometimes-stressful job, plus having two young kids, it is very busy, but lecturers have been fantastic and accommodating. The course content has been practical and relevant for my practice in health. Louise Turner Master of Medical and Health Leadership

Belong to one of the best

Nurse and Student

  • Apply your specific healthcare knowledge in authentic activities, which have real-world relevance and application.
  • Our master's program allows students to specialise in an area of interest.
  • The master's program focuses on key leadership and management competencies such as people management and emotional intelligence.
  • This qualification will broaden the employment scope for health professionals with either a clinical or administrative background. You will acquire relevant critical skills and knowledge needed to be a health leader.

UOW maintains strong links with industry bodies, such as the Local Health Districts, Private Health providers and Heath Agencies to ensure programs are relevant to the latest industry developments. 

Our courses are taught by professionals who are world-leading experts and experienced practitioners/clinicians so the skills and knowledge you acquire can be applied to real-world challenges today and in the future. Our professional health degrees are highly respected and valued by industry.

Accreditation:

  • Recognition with the Royal Australian College of Medical Administrators (RACMA)

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Our multidisciplinary programs are designed to enable you to gain a postgraduate qualification while maintaining a full-time or part-time career and balance family commitments. We provide a dynamic environment for teaching, learning and research and aim to achieve standards of excellence in professional preparation for those wishing to enter the nursing profession and in continuing education or existing clinicians. Close links with service providers ensure programs meet the needs of healthcare providers and the populations they serve.

These courses are fully online, using best practice in technology-enhanced learning meaning you can study from any location at your own pace. Many students maintain full-time or part-time careers in healthcare while undertaking these courses. Students report being part of a collaborative online community that supports their learning journey. 

  • 2nd in Australia

    UOW ranks 2nd in Australia for postgraduate health services and support.
    Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT) 2025

  • 5 stars

    UOW postgraduate Nursing received a 5-star rating for learner engagement and students support.
    Good Universities Guide 2025
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I worked full-time while I studied my master's. There was flexibility in that I could increase or decrease my workload as needed to create work-life balance, which I did. I had really great support from my teachers too. Everything about postgrad study at UOW was so valuable. There were some great social networking opportunities, and it gave me the skills and confidence to step into a leadership role. Sharon Phillips Master of Health Leadership & Management After-hours nurse manager at Campbelltown Hospital

Support for postgraduate students

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Fee support

In 2026, eligible domestic students will benefit from up to 75% off course fees through either a Commonwealth supported place (CSP) or a UOW subsidised fee reduction, supporting students to upskill and advance their careers.

Career support

UOW Careers service can help you gain professional experience, provide advice on finding new opportunities, applying for roles, resume reviews via our online appointment service.

Study support

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