Graduate Certificate in Health Research
Degree Level Postgraduate
Year 2024
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Campus
City East
Duration
0.5 year(s) full-time
Mode
On-campus/Online
Fees
$AU 13,450 per 0.5 EFTSL for students enrolled in 2024
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Entry requirements
Applicants are required to have completed a bachelor degree from a recognised higher education institution or equivalent.
Where applicants hold educational qualifications lower than bachelor degree (eg Level 6 AQF) a case may be made on the basis of meritous performance in the educational qualifications, relevant professional work experience or publications. The case must be approved by the Program Director.
Essential requirements for admission
Restricted to domestic students or international students studying off-shore.
This program will no longer be offered from 2024.
Degree overview
- Health professionals can develop foundational research skills across a wide range of health disciplines and clinical settings.
- Graduates can go on to pursue further qualifications, such as a Master of Research.
- Study at South Australia’s No.1 university for graduate careers in health.1
- Learn about practice-based research applicable to real world, global health issues.
- Benefit from flexible learning options, including online and part-time study.
1ComparED (QILT) Graduate Outcomes Survey 2019-21, Health Services and Support –Overall Employment Indicator (Undergraduate and Postgraduate). SA public universities.
Snapshot
The Graduate Certificate in Health Research is excellent for health professionals wishing to upskill in research methods. It allows the development of research capacity in the health workforce and provides a pathway for further research training.
In just six months of full-time study or one year of part-time study, you’ll learn to understand, appraise and design health research. With this solid foundation, you can go on to pursue further research qualifications, such as a Master of Research.
What you'll learn
You‘ll gain a critical and practical understanding of research principles, methods, data sources, data acquisition, data analysis and interpretation of findings, all applicable to health research.
You’ll learn to confidently access, manage and analyse various types of health data. You’ll also effectively communicate, translate and disseminate research principles, theories and findings to inform policy and practice.
By accelerating your knowledge and skills to search for and critically appraise research evidence, this certificate will help you to apply evidence-based practice (EBP) into clinical decision making processes. This is now recognised as a core competency across a range of health professions.
You’ll graduate with other core research competencies including understanding research designs and formulating research questions, data acquisition and analysis, interpretation of research studies and their clinical relevance.
You’ll also have the opportunity to choose an elective from areas like qualitative research approaches or research project development.
Study hours
For each course you study, you will need to allocate time for various classes such as lectures, tutorials, workshops, seminars and practicals. Plus you will need additional hours to study in your own time to complete assignments, readings and projects, as well as to contribute to online discussion forums. So as a general rule, if you are studying full-time you would need to allocate 12–26 hours of study when at university and 14–28 hours of independent study per week.
Global opportunities
Enrich your studies and your life – make overseas study part of your qualification. You may have the option to undertake an exchange, short-term program or study tour overseas while you study. We have links with universities worldwide, as well as a range of travel grants available to make going overseas much more accessible.
You can choose short-term or semester-long study from a range of universities and countries depending on your area of study and cultural interests.
Take a look at the global opportunities available.
Why Graduate Certificate in Health Research
This graduate certificate is designed for existing health professionals who would like to further develop their skill set, or for those wishing to pursue further research training.
UniSA offers practice-based research training through coursework with assessments applicable to real world, global health issues. You’ll graduate with the foundational knowledge and skills in research methods used in health research to develop the health workforce capacity, and as a pathway to further learning.
As Australia’s University of Enterprise, our commitment to research with an industry focus is unprecedented, with 100% of our assessed research rated as world-class or above.1 We've fast become a renowned centre of innovation and enterprise in the sectors propelling Australia's future forward, including health.
Study can be flexible in either a full-time or part-time capacity, and all courses are available online. They’re scheduled to complement each other in terms of both principles/content and to provide staged learning opportunities irrespective of whether you’re enrolled full-time or part-time.
12018 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA), 4-digit Fields of Research.
Real-world connections
Our staff of active researchers will ensure you graduate with industry relevant skills you can take into your workplace straight away. It is also a great opportunity for you to continue to build and expand your industry networks.
Online study
Part, or all, of this degree can be studied online. This means you can:
- access videos and course resources online
- participate in an interactive online learning environment
- submit your assignments and get feedback online
- use discussion forums for team work and communication
For some degrees, some on-campus attendance (such as to attend seminars, workshops or examinations) and/or placements may apply. Any applicable requirements will be detailed on individual course pages.
Your career
With this qualification, you can pursue further employment opportunities across:
- agencies responsible for health, including local, state and federal government and non-government organisations
- regulatory bodies
- health research centres or institutes
- health education facilities.
Scholarships
Every year, over 2,500 UniSA students are supported in their studies through scholarships and grants worth millions of dollars. Check out the scholarships below. One of them may be perfect for you. Visit our scholarships page for more.
Scholarship for student leadership
Available for students who are interested in undertaking specified activities with the aim of enhancing the overall student experience at UniSA.
International travel grants
Travel Grants are available to participate in our Study Overseas Programs. UniSA has agreement with over 80 institutions globally.
Your study experience and support
Our campuses have fantastic facilities including modern lecture theatres, libraries, workshops, laboratories, tech zones, and spaces that simulate real work environments. You’ll also find student gyms and campus sport activities to keep you active. We also offer flexible study options, with online resources available for accessing lecture recordings, virtual classrooms, library resources and learning support.
Adelaide also has a variety of accommodation options to suit different requirements and budgets. Options include dedicated student accommodation and private rentals. See our long-term accommodation pages, or explore our student accommodation by Scape on Bank Street in Adelaide’s lively cultural precinct, an ideal location for students. It is within easy reach of UniSA’s city and metropolitan campuses, Rundle Mall shopping, the Central Market, Chinatown, and the West End’s vibrant nightlife. It is also across the road from the Adelaide train station, and on bus and tram routes.
Student services
Our student services provide you with all the support you need at university. You can access a full range of support services including academic and personal counselling, career advice, social support services, as well as those through our student association, USASA. When you become a UniSA student, you can also contact Campus Central for help with anything related to your degree. They will help you with your enrolment, ID cards, fees, timetables and more.
24/7 digital environment
Our learnonline facilities include a personal learning environment with virtual classrooms, lecture recordings, emails, learning support, administration, library access and results. The environment is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, so you can tailor your learning to your life. We are continually investing in innovative digital technologies for a high-quality student learning experience.
Your program director
I am privileged to lead this flexible and dynamic degree focused on developing foundational skills and knowledge in health research methods to increase research capacity in the health workforce and provide a pathway for further research training. This is achieved in a supportive, online learning environment in which students learn from world-class researchers.
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How do I apply?
There are a number of ways to apply to study UniSA's undergraduate and postgraduate coursework degrees.
Applications for admission into the University of South Australia’s undergraduate and most postgraduate degrees are made via the South Australian Tertiary Admissions Centre (SATAC). Visit satac.edu.au and follow the links.
For the MBA degrees please apply through the UniSA MBA Application Portal. Applications for a small number of degrees are submitted direct to UniSA through our Apply Online portal. It will be noted on the degree page if you need to apply via Apply Online.
Postgraduate study by research
For information on applying to do postgraduate study by research, including Master of Research, PhDs or Doctorates, please visit unisa.edu.au/resdegrees. -
Is there a closing date for applications?
Undergraduate
Yes. The deadline to apply to study a degree at UniSA for semester one (commencing late February) and be given equal consideration is in early December. While you may be able to apply after this date, you are not guaranteed to be considered equally with other applicants and your application may not be assessed in time for the main round of offers (mid January). Some degrees will not make any offers after the main offer round. Please click here find all of the key dates for applications here.Postgraduate
Most postgraduate degrees do not have a closing date for applications. However, there are exceptions, so it is best to check – either on the SATAC website, Apply Online or the degree homepage. Postgraduate offers are normally ‘rolling’, meaning they may be sent out at any time up until the program starts. This also means that applications may close at any time without warning, if the quota is filled earlier. For this reason, postgraduate applications should be submitted without delay. For more information, please contact our Future Student Enquiries team on (08) 8302 2376 or via the online enquiry form. -
What credit can I receive for previous studies?
Credit transfer or advanced standing
You may be eligible to receive a credit transfer or advanced standing for your chosen UniSA degree based on your previous studies, if they are in a related area at an equivalent or higher level. Receiving a credit transfer will reduce the number of courses you undertake within the degree, and may also reduce the overall duration of your degree.
Recognised prior learning
If you have related industry experience, you may also be eligible to receive recognised prior learning for this experience. Receiving recognised prior learning will normally reduce the number of courses you undertake within the degree, and can reduce the duration of the degree.
How do I get credit?
Credit transfer and recognition of prior learning is assessed on a case-by-case basis by the Program Director who will discuss your prior learning and experience with you to ascertain what credit you may be eligible for.
Many of our credit transfer arrangements are listed on our online Credit Assessor.
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Can I speak to someone regarding my study options?
UniSA welcomes the opportunity to speak with you regarding your study options. Our staff are able to talk to you about degree information, career outcomes and pathways, entry requirements, applications, and student life, so that you are able to make the best study decision for your future.
Click here to book a 1:1 appointment with one of our enquiries team.
If you are interested in studying an MBA please contact admissions@unisa.edu.au and our Future Student Enquiries team will contact you regarding your enquiry.
Alternatively, you can complete a MyCareerMatch career profile. MyCareerMatch is an online career profiling tool that you can use free-of-charge through UniSA. MyCareerMatch specialises in career profiles and provides you with a personalised career report outlining information about your personality style and a list of career options, which are complementary to your natural strengths and talents.
We have many events throughout the year where you can speak with a lecturer or tutor about your degrees of interest. You can find out what is happening at UniSA by visiting our events page or by signing up to our mailing list, so you're the first to know about careers events, information sessions, degree requirements, scholarships and more!
There are also many career counsellors external to the University that you can discuss your career options with. If you are unsure where to start your search, you can contact the Government's Work Ready team (formally Skills for All). Visit skills.sa.gov.au or call 1800 506 266.
You may also find Job Outlook a helpful resource in your decision-making.
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Where can I get further information?
It can be difficult to decide what degree you would like to do and where. You might find information from government organisations will help to weigh up your degree and provider options.
Find a course or a provider
TEQSA is a regulatory body for higher education providers. Use the TEQSA national register of higher education providers to search for a course or a provider. Compare courses and providers for undergraduates and postgraduates using the Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT) online comparison tool.
More information on university admission
Visit the SATAC website to find out important news, events and information on applying to university in South Australia. Visit Study with Us to find out everything you need to know about studying at UniSA, admissions and the application process.
Questions about your application
If you have any questions or concerns regarding your application you should contact the Future Students Enquiries team in the first instance.
