Graduate Diploma of Health Research

Charles Darwin University

Australia, Darwin

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Charles Darwin University

Australia , Darwin

Key Facts

Program Level

Graduate Diploma

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

0101052

Credit point

80 Points

Campuses

Casuarina campus

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines3-Mar-2026

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Go to the official application for the university

Duration 1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 34,736 / year

Next Intake 3-Mar-2026

Graduate Diploma of Health Research

About

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

Disciplines

Menzies School of Health Research

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements

Admission criteria

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.

International entry pathway

International PathwayApplicants who have completed the CDU International Masters Qualifying Program (ZMQP01) or the Accelerated International Masters Qualifying Program (ZAMQP1) are eligible for entry.

Essential requirements

English language requirements

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

To gain entry into Charles Darwin University, all Higher Education applicants must satisfy the University's English Language Proficiency Requirements for their chosen course of study.

The minimum English language requirement for this course is met by either undertaking previous education from an English-speaking country or undertaking one of the following English language tests and obtaining the minimum requirements listed below.

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.

* All tests are valid for two years from the date of the test to the date of commencement at CDU, unless otherwise specified.
* Where applicable, international applicants must also satisfy the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) English language requirements for student visa applications.

Do you have a question regarding English requirements at CDU? Please email: international@cdu.edu.au.

English Program Requirements

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

To gain entry into Charles Darwin University, all Higher Education applicants must satisfy the University's English Language Proficiency Requirements for their chosen course of study.

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.

Do you have a question regarding English requirements at CDU? Please email: international@cdu.edu.au.

Career

Career opportunities

Graduating from this course may lead to career opportunities in non-government organisations (NGOs) and government sectors in areas such as: health research; professional health practice; health policy and planning; epidemiology; communicable and chronic disease; community development and aid work.