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Graduate Certificate in Health Research

Testamur Title of Degree:

Graduate Certificate in Health Research

Abbreviation:

GCertHlthRes

My University:

Health, Research

Duration:

1 year part-time

Total Credit Points:

24

Delivery Mode:

Flexible

Starting Session(s):

Autumn, Spring

Location:

Wollongong

UOW Course Code:

1171

CRICOS Code:

N/A

Overview

This course provides a solid introduction to understanding and conducting health-related research. The core subjects provide grounding in the key skills needed to read, interpret and evaluate published research; to develop and implement a health research project; to evaluate health-related outcomes; and to apply learning about research frameworks and methods to questions experienced in the students' workplace and social environment.

The course fosters excellence in teaching and learning by undertaking an innovative approach to student scholarship, with academics, other professionals and student participation contributing to the creation of a student friendly course that has been designed to be responsive to the individual student's need and to encourage collaboration and active participation in the learning experiences.

This course is suitable for students preparing to undertake higher degree research studies as well as those wishing to develop fundamental research skills for professional practice.

Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge

A Bachelor degree of at least three years duration from a recognised tertiary institution (or equivalent) is required for entry.

Course Requirements

The Graduate Certificate of Health Research requires the successful completion of 24 credit points of subjects in accordance with the table below.

Subject Code

Subject Name

Session

Credit Points

CHIP915

Essential Skills for Health Researchers

Autumn

6

CHIP918

Critical Appraisal

Spring

6

GHMB950

Reflective Practice 1

Autumn/ Spring

6

CHIP916

Applied Analysis in Health Research

Autumn

6

Contact Information

For further information please contact your Course Advisor.

Other Information

Other information is available at http://coursefinder.uow.edu.au/

Last reviewed: 18 February, 2014