Graduate Diploma
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:
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
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.
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.
Graduating from this course may lead to career opportunities in non-government organisations (NGOs) and government sectors in areas such as: health research; professional health practice; health policy and planning; epidemiology; communicable and chronic disease; community development and aid work.