University of Canberra
Graduate Certificate in Health Research
- Delivery: Online
- Commitment: 35 - 40 hours/week
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 6-9 months
Study online and complete your degree in 6 months.
Course overview
The University of Canberra Graduate Certificate in Health Research is for health care and health policy professionals looking to advance their understanding of research methodologies, analysis and outcomes.
This course offers the freedom and flexibility to explore a variety of areas in Health Research on a full-time (one semester) basis. The course is also available on on campus.
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 at UC and you will:
- Build on your relevant undergraduate degree with enhanced research skills.
- Learn to progress an idea through stages of development to create a research project.
- Learn to create an answerable research question, plan and develop a research proposal and perform appropriate statistical analyses.
- Have the necessary skills and qualifications to participate in clinical research.
Work Integrated Learning
Explore issues from your current work environment as topics in your research and learning. Engage with industry experts and peers throughout your coursework for strong professional networking opportunities.
Career opportunities
A Graduate Certificate in Health Research can lead to a range of career and research opportunities in healthcare, government sectors and non-government organisations (NGOs) such as:
- Research assistant
- Research associate
- Clinical researcher
- Health policy
Completion of this course also offers a pathway into the Master of Health (Research) or a Ph.D. in Health through further study.
CSP Subsidised Fees Available
This program has a limited quota of Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP). The indicative CSP price is calculated based on first year fees for EFT. The actual fee may vary if there are choices in electives or majors.
Key facts
What you will study
The Graduate Certificate in Health Research comprises four units:
- Epidemiology and Principles of Research
- Qualitative Research Practice in Health
- Quantitative Research Practice in Health
- Research Planning
For students starting in July (semester 2) the course can be completed in 6 months full time. For students commencing in winter the course can be completed in approximately 9 months full time.
Entry requirements
A completed bachelor's degree in a health discipline* or a minimum of five years of work experience in the health sector.
*Health disciplines include public health, health studies, exercise physiology, exercise science, exercise and sports science, medical science, biomedical science, health science, human movement, physiotherapy, physical therapy, applied science, human biology, medicine, rehabilitation science, human nutrition, occupational therapy, speech pathology, optometry, nursing and midwifery.
Admission to this course is competitive. Applications will be assessed on the basis of academic merit and the number of available places.
Learning outcomes
- Communicate the acquired research outcomes in a written academic writing style of publication standard and also via an oral presentation.
- Design research methodologies appropriate to a specific research question.
- Interpret and apply the correct analysis to data that best suits the methodology of the research project planned and critically evaluate data analysis of existing literature.
- Develop and critically appraise an appropriate ethics lens to clinical research.
- Critically analyse, evaluate and synthesise the literature in the relevant research area to identify the knowledge gaps.
Fees & FEE-HELP
Student fees shown are subject to change. You may also be required to pay student amenities fees. Contact the university directly to confirm.
The fees shown are per unit. The number of units are listed on this page. Together they indicate the total fees for the course.
HECS-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.
Commonwealth Supported Places
The Australian Government allocates a certain number of Commonwealth Supported Places to the University of Canberra each year, which are then distributed to students based on merit.
If you're a Commonwealth Supported Student (CSS), you'll only need to pay a portion of your tuition fees. This is known as the student contribution amount – the balance once the government subsidy is applied. This means your costs are much lower.
Limited CSP spaces are offered to students enrolled in selected postgraduate courses.
Your student contribution amount is:
- calculated per unit you're enrolled in
- dependent on the study areas they relate to
- reviewed and adjusted each year