Overview

This course offers the freedom and flexibility to explore a variety of areas in Health Research on a full time (one semester) or part-time (two-semesters) basis.Explore topics such as epidemiology, planning research, how to perform statistical analyses and to understand the qualitative and quantitative aspects of the research. Examine the ways that research contributes to advancements in the healthcare field.As part of this course, you’ll learn industry methodologies as well as using ethical and economic considerations for research and advanced writing skills to apply with confidence to your existing role in health.

Study a Graduate Certificate in Health Research from University of Canberra and you will:

build on your relevant undergraduate degree with enhanced research skills

develop knowledge of how to progress an idea to the stage of a research project

be competent in developing an answerable research question, planning and developing a research proposal and performing appropriate statistical analyses

have the necessary skills and qualifications to participate in clinical research.

Career opportunities

A Graduate Certificate in Health Research can lead to a range of career and research opportunities in health or health-related fields such as:

Research Assistant

Research Associate

Clinical Researcher

Completion of this course also offers a pathway into a Ph.D. in Health, through further study.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research Planning

Quantitative Research Practice in Health

Epidemiology
Research

Practice
Health

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 6 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-27 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-07-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-26 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-21 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-02-03 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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Credits

12 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Canberra, Australia

Disciplines

Health Sciences View 153 other Masters in Health Sciences in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A completed bachelor degree in a health discipline or a minimum of five years work experience in the health sector

CRICOS Code: 069528J

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

14500 AUD / full

≈ 14500 AUD / full
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

8948 AUD / full

≈ 8948 AUD / full

Additional Details

Domestic students have Commonwealth Supported Places

Living costs

Canberra

Australia

1425 - 2504 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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