Graduate Diploma of Health Research

Griffith University's Graduate Diploma of Health Research degree. This degree provides an alternative route for entry into a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or a Master of Philosophy (MPhil) if you do not meet the entry requirements for direct admission. When you complete this degree, you will be granted admission to an Master of Philosophy (MPhil) or Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), providing you have fulfilled the entry requirements detailed in the Higher Degree by Research Policy and have completed the confirmation procedure. Your final grade will determine whether you are eligible for the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or Master of Philosophy (MPhil). You will undertake advanced study and supervised research work in the health discipline, defined by your undergraduate degree. In the coursework component, you will critically evaluate research and develop your knowledge and understanding of statistical analysis techniques as applied to health research. You will also develop an awareness of research proposal design and background. The multidisciplinary context of this degree will be invaluable to you if you are seeking to understand complex problems in health.