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Postgraduate Diploma in Health Research (134JA.2)
Selection rank | Delivery mode | Location | Duration |
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PG | Bruce, Canberra |
1.0 years | |
Faculty | Discipline(s) | Available teaching periods | UAC code |
Faculty of Health | Faculty of Health |
880733 | |
Fees | English language requirements | ||
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English language requirements
An IELTS Academic score of 6.5 overall, with no band score below 6.0 (or equivalent).
Delivery mode
Blended: Mixture of online and on campus units are available.
On campus: Units are delivered on campus.
Online: All units are online.
Online Plus: Units are available online, except where attendance at a physical location is required for placement or professional accreditation.
Location
All course material is developed and delivered via the location listed. Online units do not require on campus attendance.
Selection rank
The selection rank is the minimum ATAR plus adjustment factors required for admission to the program in the previous year. This is an indicative guide only as ranks change each year depending on demand.
Fees disclaimer
Annual fee rates
The fees shown are the annual fee rates for the course. The annual rate is the fee that applies to standard full-time enrolment, which is 24 credit points. The final fee charged is based on the proportion of 24 credit points in which a student enrols. Students enrolled in a Commonwealth Support Place (CSP) are required to make a contribution towards the cost of their education, which is set by the Commonwealth Government. Information on Commonwealth Supported Places, HECS-HELP and how fees are calculated can be found here.
Please note: Course fees are assessed annually and are subject to change.
Academic entry requirements | Delivery mode | Location | Duration |
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Bruce, Canberra |
1.0 years | ||
Faculty | Discipline(s) | Available teaching periods | CRICOS code |
Faculty of Health | Faculty of Health |
069529G | |
Fees | English language requirements | ||
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View requirements |
Fees disclaimer
Annual fee rates
The fees shown are the annual fee rates for the course. The annual rate is the fee that applies to standard full-time enrolment, which is 24 credit points. The final fee charged is based on the proportion of 24 credit points in which a student enrols. Information on how fees are calculated can be found here.
Please note: Course fees are assessed annually and are subject to change.
Delivery mode
Blended: Mixture of online and on campus units are available.
On campus: Units are delivered on campus.
Online: All units are online.
Online Plus: Units are available online, except where attendance at a physical location is required for placement or professional accreditation.
English language requirements
An IELTS Academic score of 6.5 overall, with no band score below 6.0 (or equivalent).
Location
All course material is developed and delivered via the location listed. Online units do not require on campus attendance.
Academic entry requirements
To study at UC, you’ll need to meet our academic entry requirements and any admission requirements specific to your course. Please read your course admission requirements below. To find out whether you meet UC’s academic entry requirements, visit our academic entry requirements page.
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 a Graduate Certificate in Health Research at UC and you will:
- 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
Work Integrated Learning
WIL is a major component of the UC experience and students are given the unique opportunity to take their experience and use health related issues, from their current work environment, as potential study and research subjects from which to gain valuable knowledge and insights.
Career opportunities
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.
Course-specific information
This is an approve and accredited course and as such students must have a degree in a health related field, or the equivalent as approved by the University.
A completed bachelor degree in a health-related discipline*.
* A health-related discipline includes medicine, nursing, dentistry, psychology, counselling, pharmacy, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, nutrition and dietetics, optometry, speech pathology, sports and exercise science, speech pathology
Periods course is open for new admissions
This course is not open for new admissions.
Credit arrangements
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.
Postgraduate Diploma in Health Research (134JA) | 24 credit points
Open Electives - 6 credit points as follows
- - Must pass 6 credit points at Postgraduate Level from anywhere in the University.
In addition to course requirements, in order to successfully complete your course you must meet the inherent requirements. Please refer to the inherent requirements statement applicable to your course
UC - Canberra, Bruce
Year 1
Semester 1
One Open Elective Unit
Semester 2
One Open Elective Unit
Year 1
Semester 1
One Open Elective Unit
Semester 2
One Open Elective Unit
Course duration
Standard: two semesters full-time or equivalent. Maximum: eight semesters.
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes | Related graduate attributes |
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On completion of the Postgraduate Diploma in Health Research students will be competent in developing an answerable research question, planning and developing a research proposal and, conducting and reporting on a research project. | 1 - Communication 2 - Analysis and Inquiry 3 - Problem Solving 4 - Working independently and with others 5 - Professionalism and Social Responsibility. |
Awards
Award | Official abbreviation |
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Graduate Diploma in Health Research | GradDip HealthRsch |
Alternative exits
The Graduate Certificate in Health Research is subsumable into this course.
Enquiries
Student category | Contact details |
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Current and Commencing Students | Please contact the Faculty of Health faculty office, email student.centre@canberra.edu.au |
Prospective International Students | Email international@canberra.edu.au or Phone +61 2 6201 5342 |
Prospective Domestic Students | Email study@canberra.edu.au or Phone 1800 UNI CAN (1800 864 226) |