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About the course
The Graduate Diploma of Health Research equips you with advanced knowledge and practical skills in health research design and practice. You learn alongside Menzies School of Health Research professionals with a focus on Indigenous health, public health and global health, building capability in epidemiology, biostatistics and research methods. The course offers pathways to the Master of Health Research or Master of Public Health in health sciences. The programme develops advanced clinical reasoning, health leadership, and evidence-based practice for complex care environments.
Career outcome
Graduates may pursue roles across government and non-government organisations in health research and public health practice. Typical opportunities include contributing to health policy and planning, epidemiology work, and programs addressing communicable and chronic disease. The course can also support careers in community development and aid work by strengthening evidence-based research and evaluation skills in the health sciences at graduate diploma level. Preparing graduates for clinical leadership, health management, and advanced nursing or allied health specialist roles.
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