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Postgraduate course

Graduate Certificate in Health Research

University of Canberra

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About

Are you an experienced health professional or health policy adviser considering further study into health research? UC’s Graduate Certificate in Health Research offers the freedom and flexibility to explore multiple areas in health research on a full- or part-time basis.

This course covers epidemiology, research planning, how to perform statistical analyses and understand the qualitative and quantitative aspects of the research process. You will learn industry methodologies, use ethical and economic considerations for research, and develop crucial technical writing skills. 

This course offers a direct pathway to a PhD in Health.

Admission criteria

A bachelor degree in a health-related discipline as approved by the University or a minimum of five years of work experience in the health sector.

A health-related discipline includes medicine, nursing, dentistry, psychology, counselling, pharmacy, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, nutrition and dietetics, optometry, speech pathology, sports and exercise science, speech pathology.

Applicants being assessed on work experience must also:

  • complete the employment question in their UAC application outlining their current and previous experience
  • submit a CV and Statement of Service.

If you are seeking admission based on work experience, your application cannot be considered without this information.

Upload supporting documentation as a PDF within the UAC application.

Fees and charges

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Australian Government financial assistance

University of Canberra scholarships and financial assistance

Further information

Read the full course details on the University of Canberra website.

Visit the Faculty of Health website.
Call 1800 864 226.
Email study@canberra.edu.au

The Faculty of Health at UC educates clinicians, professionals and researchers to be leaders in the ever changing sectors of health and sport. With a focus on innovative education methods, the Faculty is continuously evolving with the environment and producing high quality graduates and leading health research.