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University of Canberra

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Postgraduate Diploma in Health Research

  • Graduate Diploma

It's time to step up and be listened to If you're an experienced, qualified nurse or health professional looking for career advancement and/or the opportunity to gain additional knowledge, experience and qualifications in health - then the Postgraduate Diploma in Health Research will give you the...

Key details

Degree Type
Graduate Diploma
Duration
1 year full-time
Course Code
134JA.2, 069529G
Domestic Fees
$23,300 per year / $23,300 total
International Fees
$27,500 per year / $27,500 total

About this course

It's time to step up and be listened to

If you're an experienced, qualified nurse or health professional looking for career advancement and/or the opportunity to gain additional knowledge, experience and qualifications in health - then the Postgraduate Diploma in Health Research will give you the skills and qualifications to work at a higher, more strategic level.

This 12 months (full time), or 48 month (part-time), course takes a deeper and more advanced look at health-related topics like epidemiology, planning, how to perform statistical analyses and understanding the qualitative and quantitative practices of the research process.

This course will also prepare you with the necessary skills to be able to design and lead your own clinical research projects which could go on to help influence health related policies in Government Health, Private Health and Heath Insurance industries.

As part of this course you'll also learn methodology, ethical and economic considerations and acquire crucial new technical writing skills. In addition, with strong industry contacts with local and national hospitals, communities and professional bodies, you will also gain an extensive range of industry and professional contacts.

Study locations

Canberra

What you will learn

  • build on your relevant undergraduate degree with enhanced research skills
  • develop knowledge of how to progress an idea to the stage of a research project
  • be competent in developing an answerable research question, planning and developing a research proposal and performing appropriate statistical analyses
  • have the necessary skills and qualifications to participate in, and eventually lead clinical research
  • be recognised as a top level strategic thinker

Career pathways

A Postgraduate Diploma in Health Research opens many doors and can lead into a career as professional advisor and/or consultant in health or health related fields for both government and private health sectors.

Credit for prior study or work

There are currently no formal credit transfer arrangements for entry to this course. Any previous study or work experience will only be considered as part of the application process in accordance with current course rules and university policy. Credit is not permitted towards completion of a graduate certificate.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Health Services & Support courses at University of Canberra.
75.4%
Overall satisfaction
75.4%
Skill scale
70.8%
Teaching scale
69.2%
Employed full-time
$79.1k
Average salary