University of Canberra
University of Canberra

11 Kirinari Street, Bruce, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Postgraduate Diploma - Health Research (134JA) (069529G)

Postgraduate Diploma

Program Summary

Program Description

If an experienced, qualified nurse or health professional looking for career advancement and/or the opportunity to gain additional knowledge, experience and qualifications in health - then the Postgraduate Diploma in Health Research will give students the skills and qualifications to work at a higher, more strategic level.

This 12 months (full time) course takes a deeper and more advanced look at health-related topics like epidemiology, planning, how to perform statistical analyses and understanding the qualitative and quantitative practices of the research process.

This course will also prepare students with the necessary skills to be able to design and lead their own clinical research projects which could go on to help influence health related policies in Government Health, Private Health and Heath Insurance industries.

As part of this course students will also learn methodology, ethical and economic considerations and acquire crucial new technical writing skills.  In addition, with strong industry contacts with local and national hospitals, communities and professional bodies, students will also gain an extensive range of industry and professional contacts.

Academic Background

Minimum Level of Education Completed

3-Year Bachelor's Degree

Minimum GPA

60%

Minimum Language Test Scores

Reading

6

Writing

6

Listening

6

Speaking

6

Reading

50

Writing

50

Listening

50

Speaking

50

Program Intakes

Open date

December 1, 2025

Submission deadline

June 1, 2026

Open date

June 1, 2026

Submission deadline

December 1, 2026

Cost and Duration

Postgraduate Diploma

Program Level

1 year graduate diploma

Program Length

$29710 AUD

Cost of Living

$0 AUD

Application fee

$27000 AUD / First Year

Gross Tuition

Other Fees

Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) Fee: $565 per year
Student Services and Amenities Fee: $326 per year