The Department of Health Systems, Policy and Economics conducts research and postgraduate teaching to strengthen health care systems, inform public policy and improve the value, equity and sustainability of health care.
The Department of Health Systems, Policy and Economics is a newly established academic department within the Melbourne School of Public Health. We bring together expertise in health economics, health policy, health services research, evaluation and implementation science to inform the design, delivery and evaluation of health care systems and public policy. Our work addresses complex health challenges at local, national and global levels, generating evidence that supports effective, equitable and sustainable health systems. Through interdisciplinary collaboration and strong external partnerships, we advance research excellence, educate future leaders in public health and contribute to policy and practice that improves health outcomes across diverse communities.
Learn, apply, and lead in Public Health
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Study health policy, systems and practice
Choose this elective stream to prepare you for impactful roles in health policy development, health program design and the enhancement of health systems.
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Graduate Study
Study a Master of Public Health and develop the knowledge and skills to contribute to public health research, policy and practice.
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Short Courses
Build your expertise through short courses in health economics. Strengthen your professional knowledge, develop practical skills or take a step towards further study.
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Honours
Develop your research skills through an Honours project in public health. Explore a question relevant to population health and work with a research group to gain experience in research design, analysis and communication.
Melbourne Heath Technology and Value Assessment Collaboration (M-VAC)
The Melbourne Health Technology and Value Assessment Collaboration (M-VAC) conducts value-based assessments and evaluations of pharmaceuticals, health services and technologies, preventive and curative programs, and digital health applications. Through research, consultancy and advisory services, M-VAC generates evidence to inform health care decisions, support value-based health care and contribute to health system policy and reform.
