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Course Level
Graduate Diploma
CRICOS
101052
Graduate Diploma of Health Research
Our Graduate Diploma of Health Research will equip you with advanced knowledge and skills in health research design and practice. This course provides a unique opportunity to learn from acclaimed Menzies School of Health Research professionals in the specialist areas of Indigenous health, public health and global health. You will acquire theoretical and practical capabilities in: epidemiology; biostatistics; quantitative and qualitative research methods. On completion you can articulate to a Master of Health Research and undertake a supervised research project; and then proceed, with approval, to Higher Degree Research training. Alternatively, you can articulate to a Master of Public Health. Career opportunities for graduates include the areas of health research and professional public health practice. This course requires a high level of academic reading and writing. The University's academic support services are on hand should you need support. Students in this course are enrolled in CDU units, as CDU students. Educators from Menzies School of Health Research coordinate and deliver the course. International Students This course is also offered as part of a two year package. See below:- Graduate Diploma of Health Research PLUS Master of Public Health
Campus | Duration | Fees | ATAR |
|---|---|---|---|
Casuarina | Full-time - 1 years Part-time - 2 years | N/A | N/A |
CDU Online | Online/Off-campus - 1 years Part-time - 2 years | N/A | N/A |
Structure
The Graduate Diploma of Health Research is a one year course. The core units cover the essential knowledge and skills of health research and the choice of specialist electives provide you with opportunities to explore various areas of health research and public health. Delivered externally online; some units are offered with an internal option.
Entry requirements
- Successful completion of a recognized bachelor degree, graduate diploma, master's degree or equivalent international qualification.
- Registered nurses who are graduates of a hospital-based program are also eligible for entry.
- Consideration will be given to applicants who only hold a graduate certificate.