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Graduate Certificate in Health Services Research and Development
Testamur Title of Degree: |
Graduate Certificate in Health Services Research and Development |
Abbreviation: |
GCertHlthServR&D |
My University: |
Health, Public Health |
Duration: |
1 year part-time |
Total Credit Points: |
24 |
Location: |
Sydney |
Delivery Mode: |
On Campus (Face-to-Face) |
Starting Session(s): |
Annual |
UOW Course Code: |
1185 |
CRICOS Code: |
N/A |
Overview
The Graduate Certificate in Health Services Research and Development will equip students with basic skills required to understand and conduct health services research. It is designed for experienced professionals who wish to develop their health research skills in order to operate effectively in an increasingly complex environment. This course is aimed to suit the needs of a wide variety of careers including those working in: policy, planning and public health units of health agencies, universities, health research units and centres, clinical units and other sections of the health industry. Graduate Certificate in Health Services Research and Development students will develop a portfolio of key research competencies that range from qualitative and quantitative research skills, to health economics and evaluation techniques.
Entry Requirements
Applicants must have a relevant professional qualification (minimum Bachelor degree in a relevant discipline from a recognised institution) along with at least 2 years relevant professional work experience. Applicants with other relevant tertiary qualifications along with extensive professional work experience will be considered (subject to faculty approval).
Course Requirements
Candidates are required to complete four (4) core subjects (24 credit points) as follows:
Core Subjects |
Credit Points |
Delivery method(s) | |
TBS975 |
Health Services Research Design |
6 |
Lectures/ |
TBS976 |
Quantitative Analysis for Health Services Research |
6 |
Lectures/ |
TBS977 |
Health Services Evaluation and Development |
6 |
Lectures/ |
TBS978 |
Health Economics Principles and Research Methods |
6 |
Lectures/ |
Credit Arrangements
Upon successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in Health Services Research and Development, students may apply to progress to the Master of Health Services - Research or Master of Philosophy with credit for subjects completed under the Graduate Certificate.
Other Information
Additional information is available from www.uow.edu.au/business or email sbs@uow.edu.au