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Master of Health (Research) (135JA.3)
Please note these are the 2025 details for this course
| Selection rank | Delivery mode | Location | Duration |
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| PG | On campus |
Bruce, Canberra |
2.0 years |
| Faculty | Discipline(s) | Available teaching periods | UAC code |
| Faculty of Health | Faculty of Health |
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| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| On campus |
Bruce, Canberra |
2.0 years | |
| Faculty | Discipline(s) | Available teaching periods | CRICOS code |
| Faculty of Health | Faculty of Health |
View teaching periods | 069272F |
| 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.
Hone your skills as a health researcher
If you’re an experienced graduate of a health-related discipline and looking to evaluate and explore the evidence for practice, develop and conduct health research, then the Master of Health (Research) is the course that will help you gain the qualifications to be recognised as a research specialist.
This course is available either as a research-only pathway, or a coursework and research program. It can be taken as an intensive 2- year course, or part-time online course. Each research project will be planned, developed and carried out under the supervision of a leading academic or industry partner in the field.
This course is designed specifically to help you develop the critical research skills and experience needed to research the health field of your choice.
Upon completion of this course, you will have written and produced a thoroughly researched and documented a research paper or thesis and have it made available for presentation purposes and peer review.
Work Integrated Learning (WIL)
WIL is a significant component of the UC experience, and as part of this course, students will have in-depth, hands-on support from leading industry academics, as well as access to the university’s professional and industry contacts to help you develop and research your health topic of choice.
Career opportunities
A Master of Health (Research) will lead you into a career as a specialist health professional and as a result, can then open further career options as an expert advisor and consultant in health or health-related fields for both government and private health sectors.
Completion of this course also offers a direct pathway into a Ph.D. in Health, through criteria-based transfer or further study.
Professional accreditation
None.
Candidates wishing to apply for the Master of Health (Research) must show evidence of the following:
- Recognised undergraduate health sciences degree at honours level or
- Recognised health science degree and health experience, with demonstrated capacity and/or aptitude for research.
- Approval of your study plans with a supervising academic.
Two or more years of relevant work experience in health would be an advantage. If you have no prior research training, we would advise undertaking the combined coursework/research training option in the course.
Additional admission requirements
Students commencing in semester 2 can enrol part-time only.
Candidates are also required to complete a Research Education Program that will enable them to acquire the generic skills and attributes identified as appropriate for graduates of postgraduate research programs at the University of Canberra.
Assumed knowledge
None.
Periods course is open for new admissions
| Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Domestic | International |
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| 2025 | Bruce, Canberra | Research Semester 2 | |||
| 2025 | Bruce, Canberra | Research Semester 1 | |||
| 2026 | Bruce, Canberra | Research Semester 2 | |||
| 2026 | Bruce, Canberra | Research Semester 1 |
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.
Master of Health (Research) (135JA) | 48 credit points
- 1. It is recommended always to take Epidemiology and Principles of Research PG (9594) first, ahead of the other coursework units, and Research Planning PG (6486) as the last coursework unit.
- 1.1. The below typical pattern is a guide only.
- 2. Research Planning PG (6486) and Quantitative Research Practice in Health PG (9585) are available for Winter semester.
- 3. Some students may request a course variation to complete, Research Project in Health PG (9592.5) (3 credit points) or Research Project in Health PG (6cp) (9593) (6 credit points).
Note: Candidates are also required to complete a Research Education Program to acquire the generic skills & attributes identified as appropriate for graduates of postgraduate research programs at UC.
- Must enrol in a minimum of 12CP from the thesis units before submitting thesis and up to 36 available CP from the thesis units (12069, 12070, 12071, 12071)
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
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Course duration
Standard 2 years full time or part-time equivalent. Maximum 4 years from date of enrolment to date of course completion.
Learning outcomes
| Learning outcomes | Related graduate attributes |
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| To demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the scientific literature in their field of study and be aware of current or potential areas of contention likely to form the focus of future research in their field. | 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10 |
| To develop the skills necessary for communicating the results of their work effectively to other professionals in their field of study. | 1,2,3,4,5,6,9,10 |
| To be competent in developing an answerable research question, planning a research project, developing an ethics proposal, using qualitative and/or quantitative research methods and undertaking a systematic literature review and focussed research project at a Masters degree level. | 1,2,3,4,5,6,9,10 2,3,4,5,8,9,10 2,3,4,6,7,10 2,3,4,6,7,10 1,2,3,4,5,6,9,10 |
Awards
| Award | Official abbreviation |
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| Master of Health (Research) | M Health(Rsch) |
Alternative exits
133JA Graduate Certificate in Health Research
Enquiries
| Student category | Contact details |
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| Prospective Students - Domestic | E: study@canberra.edu.au P: 1800 UNI CAN (1800 864 226) W: www.canberra.edu.au/future-students |
| Prospective Students - International | E: international@canberra.edu.au P: +61 2 6201 5342 F: +61 2 6201 5040 W: www.canberra.edu.au/future-students |
| Current and Commencing Students | Faculty of Health or Course Convener E: Health.Student@canberra.edu.au |
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