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.

2024 Modes of Study

Internal Mode- on offer at CDU Casuarina Campus for:

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: for all PHM units delivered through Charles Darwin University’s online learning environment ‘Learnline’.

Graduate Diploma of Health Research Study Plans

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Academic Pathway

Following completion of the Graduate Diploma of Health Research students can articulate to a Master of Health Research,  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 |