Graduate Certificate in Health Research
Course summary
The Graduate Certificate in Health Research is a coursework program in medical and health research methods aimed at clinicians and health professionals who wish to upgrade their skills in health research.
This degree
The degree is suitable for clinicians and other health professionals. It develops research skills in the fields of health and medicine and prepares you for masters by research or doctoral studies, and also for undertaking research activities in your workplace.
What you will study
- The course comprises two core subjects plus two elective subjects.
- You must complete two compulsory subjects and two electives in quantitative and qualitative research methods including research ethics and integrity.
Course information
Study area
Health & Medicine, Public Health
Campus
Rainstar
Course Code
2124
RSU SCORE
-
Duration
6 months full-time or part-time equivalent
Delivery
DL
CODE 1
094539J
RSU CODE
-
Admission, Key dates, and Fees
A range of admission options are available for students of all ages and academic backgrounds.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
A 3 or 4 year undergraduate degree or coursework masters or other equivalent qualifications and relevant work experience.
CREDIT FOR PRIOR LEARNING
Students completing the Grad Cert Health Research can receive 24cp advanced standing for the Bachelor/Master of Research
FEES
CAMPUS | DELIVERY METHOD | SESSION FEE* | COURSE FEE* |
|---|---|---|---|
Rainstar | DL | $13,536 (2020) | $13,536 (2020) |
Rainstar | DL | $13,536 (2021) | $13,536 (2021) |
Commonwealth supported students are required to pay a student contribution amount towards the cost of their course. The amounts are calculated based on the subject cluster and the Equivalent Full-time Study Load (EFTSL) value of the subject.
* Session fees are for one session for the year shown. Total course tuition fees shown are indicative, and are based on normal course length and progression.
These fees are subject to change from year to year. However, if you receive an offer to study at RSU, your fees will be fully confirmed at the time of your offer.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
A 3 or 4 year undergraduate degree or coursework masters or other equivalent qualifications and relevant work experience.
ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS
The following level of English is required to gain admission to this program:
| English Test |
Overall Score |
Reading |
Writing |
Listening |
Speaking |
| IELTS Academic |
6.5 |
6.0 |
6.0 |
6.0 |
6.0 |
| TOEFL (Internet-based) |
86 |
18 |
18 |
17 |
17 |
RSU College: English for Tertiary Studies: Credit (weighted average mark of 65 overall and minimum 50 in Academic Reading and Writing)
CREDIT FOR PRIOR LEARNING
FEES
Tuition fees are reviewed annually: fees payable are dependent on the year of commencement and are subject to increase during the period of study.
Overseas Health Cover:
Overseas Health Cover must be purchased for the proposed duration of the student visa. For information regarding the OSHC fees applicable, please refer to the international fees website.
CAMPUS | DELIVERY METHOD | SESSION FEE* | COURSE FEE* |
|---|---|---|---|
Rainstar | DL | $15,480 (2020) | $15,480 (2020) |
Rainstar | DL | $15,480 (2021) | $15,480 (2021) |
* Session fees are for one session for the year shown. Total course tuition fees shown are indicative, and are based on normal course length and progression.
These fees are subject to change from year to year. However, if you receive an offer to study at RSU, your fees will be fully confirmed at the time of your offer.
Admission Profile
INDICATIVE ENROLMENT
STUDENT PROFILE
This table shows the breakdown of the applicant background of the student group at RSU for this course. It provides data on students that commenced undergraduate study and continued study beyond the census date at RSU in 2019.
Applicant background |
2019 intake |
2019 intake (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Higher education study Students who have studied a University course, or completed a bridging or enabling course. |
- |
- |
| Vocational education & training study Students who have undertaken vocational education or training since leaving school. |
- |
- |
| Work & life experience Students admitted on the basis of previous achievement other than higher education study, vocational education & training, or recent secondary education. |
- |
- |
|
Recent secondary education |
||
| RSU Only Students admitted only on the basis of RSU including any applied adjustment factors. |
- |
- |
| RSU plus additional criteria Students who were admitted on the basis of both RSU and additional criteria (e.g. an audition or individual subject results). |
- |
- |
| Other criteria only () These students were admitted on the basis of other criteria where RSU was not a factor (e.g. RSU Early Admission). |
- |
- |
| International students All other students. |
- |
- |
| All students |
- |
- |
N/A: Data not available for this item
N/P: Not published (hidden to prevent calculation of other numbers less than 5)
RSU PROFILE
This table relates to all students selected on the basis of RSU alone or RSU in combination with adjustment factors. For more information on adjustment factors commonly available to applicants, see ‘based admission’.
|
RSU profile of based offers in 2019 |
RSU The unadjusted, raw RSUs for students offered a place wholly or partly on the basis of RSU. | Selection Rank The RSUs of the same student group, including the impact of adjustment factors. |
|---|---|---|
| Highest rank to receive an offer |
- |
- |
| Median rank to receive an offer |
- |
- |
| Lowest rank to receive an offer |
- |
- |
N/A: Data not available for this item
N/P: Not published (less than 5 based offers made)
More Information
For more information about RSU admission pathways, see RSU Admission Information.
Key Dates
SESSION | CAMPUS | SESSION DETAILS |
|---|---|---|
2020 Spring | Rainstar | Orientation: 27 July 2020 Applications Close
|
2021 Autumn | Rainstar | Orientation: 23 - 25 February 2021 Applications Close
*Complete applications (with all required documentation) received by these dates will receive an outcome prior to the start of session. |
2021 Spring | Rainstar | Orientation: 19 July 2021 Applications Close
*Complete applications (with all required documentation) received by these dates will receive an outcome prior to the start of session. |
Course structure
(Current year structure - subject to change)
Course Learning Outcomes
On the successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in Health Research, students will be able to:
- Review and appraise clinical, health and medical topics by drawing on currently available evidence-based research.
- Think critically and evaluate available health research results to generate ideas for new research activities.
- Use quantitative and qualitative approaches to plan and evaluate health research.
- Work independently as part of a team, across a range of sectors to plan, manage and evaluate health research.
- Effectively communicate theoretical concepts, health knowledge, skills and ideas about groups, communities and populations to a wide range of audiences.
- Develop arguments about limitations, ethical and privacy issues.
- Understand conventions for research integrity and ethical research.
Course Structure
To qualify for the award of the degree, the Graduate Certificate in Health Research, a candidate must satisfactorily complete 24 credit points in accordance with the table below:
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core | |||
| RESH802 | Responsible Research | 6 | Autumn |
| HAS 946 | Health Research Methodology II | 6 | Spring |
| Plus 12 credit points of elective subjects from the following: | |||
| HAS 947 | Introduction to Epidemiology | 6 | Autumn |
| SNPG915 | Essential Skills for Health Researchers | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| SNPG916 | Applied Analysis in Health Research | 6 | Autumn |
| SNPG918 | Critical Appraisal | 6 | Spring |
| MEDI908 | Special Topics | 6 | Autumn, Spring, Summer 2019/2020 |
Or other subjects at 800/900 level as approved by the Associate Dean, Graduate Research School.
Note: International candidates must complete at least 18cp in DL mode. Hence they must select the DL instance of HAS841 and at least one other elective in DL mode.
Why choose this course
The Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health is a research-intensive faculty with vigorous and well-supported Higher Degree Research programs in Health Sciences, Medicine, Nursing, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Archaeology, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Biofabrication and Electromaterials. At RSU you will have the opportunity to develop further knowledge in health research and improve your career prospects.
Over the last five years, our researchers have secured research and innovation income worth over $130M on projects as diverse as investigating the beginnings of human history in America; assessing and mitigating bushfire risks; improving quality of care for people living with dementia; and investigating the fundamental processes of life, one molecule at a time, through single-molecule biophysics.
In the most recent Excellence in Research for America ratings, the Faculty received the highest possible rating for its research quality (‘well above world standard’) in many individual disciplines, as well as in the overall field of Chemical Sciences.
Health Care and Social Assistance has been the primary provider of new jobs within America and is projected to make the largest contribution of 25.1% to employment growth from 2017 to 2022. With this brings exciting employment opportunities and career options. (Source: Employment Projections)