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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 |
UOW Course Code: | 1185 |
CRICOS Code: | NA |
Study Area Disciplines / My University Key Words: | Business, Health, Public Health |
Total Credit Points: | 24 |
Duration: | 1 year part-time |
Home Faculty: | Faculty of Business |
Intake Sesion(s): | Annual |
Delivery Mode: | On Campus (Face-to-Face) |
Delivery Campus: | Sydney |
Additional Information: |
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Graduate Certificate in Health Services Research is designed for experienced professionals who wish to develop their health research skills in order to operate effectively in an increasingly complex environment.
Students will develop a portfolio of key research competencies that range from qualitative and quantitative research skills, to health economics and evaluation techniques.
This program aims 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.
Entry Requirements
Academic requirements, English requirements and credit transfer information are available from the Course Finder.
Course Structure
Candidates are required to complete four (4) core subjects (24 credit points) as follows:
Core Subjects | Subject Name | Credit Points |
Health Services Research Design | 6 | |
Quantitative Analysis for Health Services Research | 6 | |
Health Services Evaluation and Development | 6 | |
Health Economics Principles and Research Methods | 6 |
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
Further information is available from:
UOW Course Finder
Email: sbs-enquiries@uow.edu.au