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.
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:
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.
Students in this course are enrolled in CDU units, as CDU students. Educators from Menzies School of Health Research coordinate and deliver the course.
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.
uccessful 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.
CDU English for Academic Purposes 4 (ZEAP40) Successful completion of EAP004 English for Academic Purposes 4
IELTS Academic Module (including One Skill Retake) A minimum overall score of 6.5 with no band less than 6.0.
Cambridge Advanced English (CAE) A minimum overall score of 176, with no skill below 169.
Common European Framework Certificate of English Proficiency A minimum overall grade of C1, valid for three years from the date of the test to the date of commencement at CDU.
Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic module A minimum overall score of 58 with no score lower than 50.
TOEFL Internet-based Test (iBT) A minimum overall score of 79 with a minimum writing score of 21.
The annual tuition fee for full time study in 2024 is AUD $31,584.00. This equates to $ $3,948.00 per 10 credit point unit (0.125 EFTSL).
These fees are subject to increases annually, effective at the start of each calendar year.
We offer an exciting and generous range of scholarships to support international students coming to study at CDU from around the globe. Our scholarships reward high-achieving students with outstanding academic accomplishments and who contribute to the potential to make a positive impact on the world.