Graduate Certificate in Health Research

Explore the Science Behind Health Research

The University of Canberra Graduate Certificate in Health Research is for health care and health policy professionals looking to advance their understanding of research methodologies, analysis and outcomes.

This course offers the freedom and flexibility to explore a variety of areas in Health Research on a full time (one semester) or part-time (two-semesters) basis.

Explore topics such as epidemiology, planning research, how to perform statistical analyses and to understand the qualitative and quantitative aspects of the research. Examine the ways that research contributes to advancements in the healthcare field.

As part of this course, you’ll learn industry methodologies as well as using ethical and economic considerations for research and advanced writing skills to apply with confidence to your existing role in health.

A completed bachelor degree in a health discipline* or a minimum of five years work experience in the health sector

* Health disciplines include public health, health studies, exercise physiology, exercise science, exercise and sports science, medical science, biomedical science, health science, human movement, physiotherapy, physical therapy, applied science, human biology, medicine, rehabilitation science, human nutrition, occupational therapy, speech pathology, optometry, nursing, midwifery.


Admission to this course is competitive. Applications will be assessed on the basis of academic merit and the number of available places.

An IELTS Academic score of 6.5 overall, with no band score below 6.0 (or equivalent).

Career opportunities

A Graduate Certificate in Health Research can lead to a range of career and research opportunities in healthcare, government sectors and non-government organisations (NGOs) such as:

Completion of this course also offers a pathway into the Master of Health (Research) or a Ph.D. in Health, through further study.