The Graduate Diploma of Health Research develops skills in: research design; epidemiology; quantitative and qualitative research methodologies and application of evidence-based health research skills within the broader health sector and health professional practice.

Unique features of the course include learning from acclaimed research and public health experts; the choice of specialist electives from any stream: public health practice, Indigenous health and global health; and the emphasis placed on applied research.

Modes of Study

Internal Mode at CDU Casuarina Campus

Semester 1
PHM516 Indigenous Health
PHM519 Clinical Trials & Other Intervention Studies
PHM526 Research Design
PHM552 Epidemiology
PHM592 Global Health

Semester 2
PHM527 Research, Ethics & Impact
PHM553 Biostatistics
PHM559 Health Policy
PHM588 Qualitative Research

External Mode: All PHM units are delivered through Charles Darwin University’s online learning environment ‘Learnline’.

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Academic Pathway

Following completion of the Graduate Diploma of Health Research students can articulate to the Master of Health Research or the Master of Public Health or proceed, with approval, to Higher Degree Research (HDR) training.

Contact us

For more information, please contact the Menzies Education and Training team.

 Graduate Diploma of Health Research CRICOS Course Code: 0101052