Online Master’s in Health Policy

Transform your career with our online health policy Master’s degrees from world-class universities. Earn your degree at your own pace from anywhere in the world.

Shape the future of healthcare with an online master’s in health policy

Behind every health system is a framework of policy that influences care delivery, access, and outcomes. An online master’s in health policy equips you with the knowledge and analytical tools to understand, evaluate, and influence health policy at local, national, and global levels — all while studying flexibly from anywhere in the world.

Why choose an online master’s in health policy?

Study flexibly around your career

Designed for professionals in healthcare, government, NGOs, and academia, this fully online programme lets you gain in-demand policy expertise without interrupting your current role.

Develop the expertise to analyse and shape health systems

You’ll explore how policies are created, implemented, and assessed — and how they affect population health, equity, and service delivery. Engage with real-world case studies, global perspectives, and critical policy frameworks.

Unlock diverse career opportunities in health and policy

Graduates pursue roles as policy advisors, public health analysts, healthcare consultants, or programme managers. Employers include government bodies, think tanks, international health organisations, and non-profits.

Build key skills with an online master’s in health policy

Gain the knowledge and tools to lead in policy design, analysis, and implementation:

Health systems and policy frameworks

Understand how health systems operate and how governance, funding, and structure affect outcomes.

Policy analysis and evaluation

Learn how to critically assess existing policies and use data and evidence to design improvements.

Global and comparative health policy

Explore how different countries structure their health systems — and what lessons can be applied across borders.

Economics and resource allocation

Study how economic principles influence policy decisions, budgeting, and access to care.

Advocacy, ethics, and decision-making

Build the skills to champion equitable, effective policy through strategic communication and ethical leadership.

FAQs

Graduates often work as policy advisors, health policy analysts, public health consultants, NGO programme managers, or move into roles in government, advocacy, or research institutions. It’s also a common route to PhD study or public health leadership positions.

Most programmes take 1 to 2 years full-time or 2 to 3 years part-time, depending on your pace of study and the university’s format.

Costs vary by university and location, but online degrees typically offer more affordable tuition compared to on-campus options. FutureLearn offers access to top university programmes at competitive prices.

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