Charles Darwin University
Graduate Diploma of Health Research
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationOur 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.
Delivery mode
Charles Darwin University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Blended
Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.
- Ellengowan Drive, Brinkin
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Successful completion of a recognised 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.
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
Career opportunities
The Graduate Diploma of Health Research will prepare you for the following roles.
Researcher
Researchers are degree-qualified professionals who seek to discover new information and technologies in their field of expertise. It could be marke...
Clinical Research Coordinator
A Clinical Research Coordinator manages clinical trials and research studies to ensure they are conducted ethically and efficiently. You might work...
Clinical Researcher
A Clinical Researcher is instrumental in advancing medical science through the design, implementation, and management of clinical trials aimed at e...
Epidemiologist
An Epidemiologist studies the patterns, causes, and effects of diseases and health conditions in populations. You might work in public health depar...
Public Health Researcher
Public Health Researchers explore the different factors that impact the health and wellbeing of the general public, including environmental, geneti...
About Charles Darwin University
CDU ranked 91st in the Times Higher Education (THE) Asia-Pacific University Ranking 2019. The Ranking features 35 Australian universities, with CDU placing 29th among them. The Ranking analysed more than 300 universities across 13 nations in East Asia, Southeast Asia and Oceania.
As a leading cross-sectoral institution, CDU is well placed to help students become 'future-ready' workers who co-develop digital knowledge, skills and mindsets to both meet their personal needs and interests and prepare them for a world of constant change.
CDU students will value lifelong and life-wide learning and understand that learning occurs anywhere, anytime and through varied experiences. Throughout their studies, our students will build essential skills for success in academic pursuits, their work and their lives beyond CDU.
