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Sydney Professional Certificate in Qualitative Health Research

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The University of Sydney

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About the course

The Sydney Professional Certificate in Qualitative Health Research builds practical capability to design, plan, conduct and write up qualitative research in health settings. It is suited to public health and health professionals, researchers in not-for-profit and professional services organisations, and emerging researchers seeking specialist confidence with qualitative methods. This is a 1-year part-time certificate focused on qualitative research practice in Health Sciences. The programme develops health sciences knowledge and practice skills aligned with its qualification level.

Career outcome

Graduates may use this qualification to strengthen qualitative research capability in health-related roles across public health, healthcare services, not-for-profit organisations and consulting/professional services. The course supports those contributing to evaluation, research design, data collection and analysis, and communicating qualitative findings in reports and publications, including as an upskilling pathway for early-career researchers and PhD candidates in Health Sciences. Preparing graduates for health-related roles and further study pathways matched to the programme level.


Living Costs in Sydney**


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Restaurant
(Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant)
A$ 17 - 22
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom in City Centre)
A$ 2,207 - 2,918
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom Outside of Centre)
A$ 1,599 - 2,115
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Transportation
(Daily)
A$ 9 - 10
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Utilities per Month
(Electricity, Mobile & Internet)
A$ 219 - 290

Average Salary***


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*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)
**Source: numbeo.com
***Source: PayScale.com (2026)

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Information

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1 years

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January, March, July, August, October

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The University of Sydney (Camperdown/Darlington campus)

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GSQLHLTR2000

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

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Up to A$40,000

tick iconAUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT RESEARCH TRAINING PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIP (INTERNATIONAL)

Tuition fees waived

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