Program Overview

Graduate Diploma of Research in Medicine, Health and Human Sciences

The Graduate Diploma of Research in Medicine, Health and Human Sciences offers a unique combination of advanced coursework and research training. Students will undertake units specific to their discipline, including research foundations, frontiers, communications, and advanced practice, as well as research methodology and analysis, project management, and reflective practice and professional development.

Overview

High-quality research lays the foundation for cutting-edge innovation, technological advancement, economic growth, and knowledge expansion. In the fields of medicine and health, such research has significantly improved the lives of millions through discoveries such as vaccines and medicines, surgical breakthroughs, medical imaging, and telemedicine. Today, ongoing research continues to revolutionize healthcare delivery, improve patient outcomes, increase efficiency, and drive advancements in medical practice.

Study Options

• Full Time
• In person, on campus

Duration

• Full time: 1 year
• Duration can vary due to prior learning and work experience.

Fees

Fees are calculated based on several factors, including prior learning and work experience.

Location and Start Dates

The program is offered at the North Ryde campus.

Key Features

• Discover your individual research passion: Explore discipline options while developing essential research capabilities in this accessible, stackable 12-month course.
• Build a foundation for further research training: Progress to the Master of Research, then a PhD or a Master of Philosophy if further research is the goal.
• Boost your employability: Study a course that provides the skills for a research career or for a profession that demands critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Complete an internationally recognized course: Prepare for a global career by undertaking a course that aligns with European, North American, and Asian research qualifications.

Career Outcomes

With a rapidly evolving job market, it's vital that students have the right skills to evolve with it. The program helps students upskill or reskill to take the next career step in their current industry or move to one that matches their changing interests.

About the Graduate Diploma of Research in Medicine, Health and Human Sciences

The Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences is ambitiously pushing the boundaries of progressive thinking and challenging what's possible to solve some of the big issues of our time. Students learn from expert academics, researchers, and clinicians within an educational environment that's unique in Australia.

Course Structure

The course is designed to extend research skills for expeditious application in the current workplace or to act as a foundation for further studies in a master's degree or PhD. Students undertake advanced coursework and research training, including units specific to their discipline.

Related Courses

• Graduate Diploma of Research in Arts
• Graduate Diploma of Research in Science and Engineering
• Graduate Diploma of Research in Business

Student Types

• Domestic student: You qualify as an Australian domestic student if you are a citizen of Australia or New Zealand, or an Australian permanent resident, or hold an Australian permanent humanitarian visa.
• International student: You are an international student if you are intending to study on a student visa, or not an Australian permanent resident, or a temporary resident (visa status) of Australia.