Master of Health Research

Charles Darwin University

Australia, Darwin

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Charles Darwin University

Australia , Darwin

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

0101053

Credit point

120 Points

Campuses

Casuarina campus

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines

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Duration 18 month(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 34,736 / year

Master of Health Research

About

The Master of Health Research will equip you with advanced knowledge and skills in health research design and practice, including the ability to plan and implement a substantial research project. Unique features of the course include learning from acclaimed Menzies School of Health Research professionals and supervisors 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. Following completion of the Master of Health Research you may proceed, with approval, to Higher Degree Research (PhD) training.

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. If you are not confident in your academic literacy skills you are encouraged to fully utilise the University's academic support services.

International Students
This course is also offered as part of a two year package. See below:
- Graduate Certificate of Infectious Disease Prevention and Control PLUS Master of Health Research

Disciplines

Menzies School of Health Research

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements

Admission criteria

Successful completion of one of the following:

a recognised bachelor degree or a graduate diploma or masters degree in a related area; or
a recognised bachelor degree plus an honours degree or a graduate diploma or masters degree in a non-related area.

Related areas include: public health, health science, primary health care, medicine, social science or health promotion

Note: Bachelor of Nursing is not an approved degree for this course. Applicants with a degree in this field are encouraged to apply for either the Graduate Diploma of Health Research or Public Health. Applicants with extensive experience in rural and remote practice may be assessed on a case-by-case basis

Applicants who have completed Charles Darwin University's Graduate Certificate of Infectious Disease Prevention and Control (UIDPC1) or Graduate Certificate of Epidemiology (UEPID1) are also eligible for entry.

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: [email protected].

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: [email protected].

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 control; community development and aid work.