Master of Health Research
Charles Darwin University (CDU)
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00300K
The Master of Health Research will equip you with advanced knowledge and skills in health research design and practice, including the ability to plan and implement a substantial research project. Unique features of the course include learning from acclaimed Menzies School of Health Research professionals and supervisors in the specialist areas of Indigenous health, public health and global health.You will acquire theoretical and practical capabilities in: epidemiology; biostatistics; quantitative and qualitative research methods. Following completion of the Master of Health Research you may proceed, with approval, to Higher Degree Research (PhD) training.Career opportunities for graduates include the areas of health research and professional public health practice.This course requires a high level of academic reading and writing. If you are not confident in your academic literacy skills you are encouraged to fully utilise the University's academic support services.
Structure
- The Master of Health Research is a one and a half year course. The core units cover the essential knowledge and skills of health research and the choice of specialist electives provide you with opportunities to explore various areas of health research and public health.The research project enables you to plan and implement a substantial research based project in the area of health, under the supervision of an experienced researcher. Delivered externally online
- some units are offered with an internal/on campus option.A candidate must successfully complete units totalling 120 credit points as detailed below. All units are valued at 10 credit points unless indicated.Unit typeCredit PointsSpecific requirementsCore(5 units)50Compulsory Core units totalling 50 credit points as detailed below:PHM526 Research DesignPHM527 Research, Ethics and Impact (new title 2021)PHM552 EpidemiologyPHM553 BiostatisticsPHM588 Qualitative Research (new title 2021) Specialist Electives(3 units)30Specialist Elective units from ANY of the following streams totalling 30 credit points:Health Research StreamPHM517 Public Health AnthropologyPHM519 Clinical Trials and Other Intervention Studies (replaces PHM524 from 2021)PHM525 Indigenous Health ResearchPHM570 Epidemiology and Control of Communicable DiseasesPublic Health StreamPHM516 Indigenous HealthPHM523 Health PromotionPHM529 Sexual and Reproductive HealthPHM536 Health Systems, Planning and Evaluation (new title 2020)PHM554 Public Health Economics and Decision Making (new title 2020)PHM559 Health PolicyPHM566 Chronic Conditions ControlPHM567 Public HealthPHM592 Global HealthPHM593 Tropical Child and Adolescent Health (new title 2020)Research(1-2 units)40Research units totalling 40 credit points:2 x PHM820 Research Project (Part Time) (20 credit point repeatable unit)Or1 x PHM840 Research Project (Full Time) (40 credit points)Course Total120 Students who commenced in or after 2013The grade of "PC" cannot be counted towards a Masters Degree by Coursework AQF Level 9 course award. Students should refer to the current Grading Policy and Common Course Rules for further information.
Subjects
- Health and Medicine
Standard entry requirements
- Successful completion of one of the following:a recognised bachelor degree or a graduate diploma in a related area
- Ora recognised bachelor degree plus an honours degree or graduate diploma qualification in a non-related area.Related areas include: public health, health science, social science, primary health care, medicine, or health promotion.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Casuarina | International: $29,520 | No |
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| CDU Online | International: $29,520 | No |
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