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.
International Students
This course is also offered as part of a two year package. See below:
- Graduate Diploma of Health Research PLUS Master of Public Health