Postgraduate Courses
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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/
tutorials

TBS976

Quantitative Analysis for Health Services Research

6

Lectures/
tutorials

TBS977

Health Services Evaluation and Development

6

Lectures/
tutorials

TBS978

Health Economics Principles and Research Methods

6

Lectures/
tutorials

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

Last reviewed: 12 November, 2012