Graduate Diploma of Health Research

Griffith University

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00233E

This degree provides an alternative route for entry into a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or a Master of Philosophy (MPhil) if you do not meet the entry requirements for direct admission.When you complete this degree, you will be granted admission to an MPhil or PhD, providing you have fulfilled the entry requirements detailed in the Higher Degree Research policy and have completed the confirmation procedure. Your final grade will determine whether you are eligible for the PhD or MPhil.You will undertake advanced study and supervised research work in the health discipline, defined by your undergraduate degree. In the coursework component, you will critically evaluate research and develop your knowledge and understanding of statistical analysis techniques as applied to health research. You will also develop an awareness of research proposal design and background. The multidisciplinary context of this degree will be invaluable to you if you are seeking to understand complex problems in health.

Subjects

  • Advanced Research Statistics
  • Applied Research Statistics and Meta-Analysis
  • Dissertation Part 1
  • Dissertation Part 2
  • Dissertation Part 3
  • Dissertation Part 4
  • Dissertation Preparation
  • Foundations of Research Inquiry
  • Listed electives and/or Free-choice electives
  • Qualitative Research
  • Quantitative Research

Standard entry requirements

Related Bachelor degree (5.0 GPA) or higherRelated Masters degree or higher

Recognition

The University's Credit and Recognition of Prior Learning Policy will apply.

Study pathways

Students who have successfully completed the Graduate Diploma of Health Research (and have achieved a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher with a grade of 5 in the dissertation component) are eligible to be admitted into the Master of Philosophy (MPhil) program subject to fulfilment of requirements for candidature as specified in the Higher Degree Research Policy and successful completion of the confirmation procedure.Students who have successfully completed the Graduate Diploma of Health Research (and have achieved a Grade Point Average of 5.5 or higher with a grade of 6 in the dissertation component) are eligible to be admitted into the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program subject to fulfilment of requirements for candidature as specified in the Higher Degree Research Policy and successful completion of the confirmation procedure.

Study information

CampusFeesEntryMid year intakeAttendance
Gold Coast Campus International: $23,000 No
  • Full-time : 1 year
Logan Campus International: $23,000 No
  • Full-time : 1 year
Nathan Campus International: $23,000 No
  • Full-time : 1 year
Online International: $23,000 No
  • Full-time : 1 year
South Bank Campus International: $23,000 No
  • Full-time : 1 year

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