Overview

This Graduate Diploma of Health Research from Charles Darwin University 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.

This course requires a high level of academic reading and writing. The University's academic support services are on hand should you need support.

Why study Public Health at CDU?

Now more than ever, the world needs public health experts to develop evidence-based strategies that benefit the community. CDU and Menzies School of Health Research partner to deliver postgraduate public health and health research courses. You will learn to understand and address public health issues on a local and global scale, creating an array of career opportunities in policy making, research and disease prevention, health promotion, and more.

#2 Australian university for postgraduate employment outcomes (GUG 2024)
Work with health agencies and complete your own community health project

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Research Design

Research, Ethics and Impact

Epidemiology

Biostatistics
Qualitative Research

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-03-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-12-17 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Credits

80 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Health Sciences Health Informatics View 13 other Masters in Health Informatics in Australia

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code: 0101052
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.
Applicants who have completed the CDU International Masters Qualifying Program (ZMQP01) or the Accelerated International Masters Qualifying Program (ZAMQP1) are eligible for entry.

Tuition Fee

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International

31584 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 31584 AUD per year during 12 months.

If you are enrolled in a Commonwealth supported place (CSP), your tuition fees will be subsidised by the Government (you won't have to pay this back).

Living costs for Darwin

1493 - 2530 AUD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Health Research.

Available Scholarships

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