About the Master of Digital Health
Gain an in-demand skill set to design, implement and manage digital health solutions that meet the evolving healthcare needs of individuals and communities with La Trobe's Master of Digital Health.
Advance your knowledge in new and emerging areas of digital health, including health analytics, virtual care, the Internet of Medical Things (IoMT), websites, apps and social media. Explore these technologies and their applications by examining benefits, risks and their ethical and legal implications. Tailor your degree to your career goals with a range of practical specialisations and electives, from data analytics, cybersecurity and artificial intelligence (AI) to management, strategy, policy and opportunities to apply your learning by working on real-world digital health solutions with industry.
By completing La Trobe's Master of Digital Health, you will:
embrace a design-thinking mindset, using data-driven, human-centered and experience-based approaches to solutions
gain an understanding of big data health analytics and explore how it can be applied to real-world applications
discover powerful tools to effectively communicate health information to different audiences in the digital age
assess organisational preparedness for digital transformation and know how to plan and conduct successful digital transformation programs
graduate ready to work at the forefront of a progressive and secure healthcare system.
Academic entry requirement
Prerequisites
Successful completion of an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent).
WAM - Weighted Average Mark (WAM) 65% or above.
Selection criteria
The University will access your official transcript upon application.
English language requirement
6.5 IELTS (Academic) with no individual band less than 6.0.
Master of Digital Health intended learning outcomes
Apply advanced analytical and problem-solving skills to complex issues in evidence-based digital health practice
Apply principles and key concepts in the design, development, implementation, and management of contemporary digital health solutions.
Critically analyse and interpret health-related data and technical information to present conclusions clearly
Participate in the research and innovation cycle to improve health care by initiating, applying and evaluating digital health solutions
Critically evaluate the use of digital health technologies to enhance clinician/consumer experience, patient care, safety and quality to improve outcomes
Critically analyse digital health trends to address current and emerging needs within the healthcare ecosystem and community.
Master of Digital Health career opportunities
After graduation, you could work across a wide range of commercial and public sector organisations.
As the healthcare system becomes more digitally enabled, future professionals will require additional skills to practice at the interface of healthcare and digital technologies. This changing landscape will create new careers, including:
digital health analyst or consultant
digital health project manager, coordinator or officer
health data analyst
clinical transformation consultant
telemedicine manager
health informatics director
digital health entrepreneur
digital health researcher.
Estimated fees per year (2025):
Indicative based on 2024 fees
A$37 400 per 120 credit points.
Note: 120 credit points represents full-time study for one year.
International scholarships
Destination Australia – an Australian Government initiative
The Destination Australia scheme supports new international students to study in regional Australia and offers students a high-quality learning experience. For eligible applicants, these scholarships are worth up to A$15 000 per annum for up to four years.