The Master of Health Research equips students 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 professionals and supervisors in the specialist areas of Indigenous health, public health and global health.

Our students acquire theoretical and practical capabilities in epidemiology; biostatistics; quantitative and qualitative research methods.

Career opportunities for graduates include the areas of health research and professional public health practice.

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

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Academic Pathway

Following the completion of the Master of Health Research students may proceed, with approval, to Higher Degree Research (HDR) training.

Contact us

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

Master of Health Research CRICOS Course Code: 0101053