Graduate Diploma of Research Methods [Tropical Health and Medicine]
James Cook University
About
JCU Graduate Diploma of Research Methods [Tropical Health and Medicine] graduates have the skills to succeed in a higher degree by research.Graduates pursue MPhil or PhD programs in the field of Tropical Health and Medicine and go on to lead successful research careers.
You will also have the skills to undertake minor research projects in your workplace.
Structure
CORE SUBJECTS
RM8301:06 Research Planning in Tropical Health and Medicine
RM8302:06 Research Project in Tropical Health and Medicine
OPTIONS
Select 6 credit-points of postgraduate Research Methods subjects from List 1 or equivalent subjects as approved by the college Associate Dean, Research Education.
PLUS
Select 6 credit-points of postgraduate coursework or research dissertation subjects that have the following subject prefixes: TM, MI, HS, NS, OT, MD, DS, PP, PC, RH, PY, SL or TV or equivalent subject pre-fixes as approved by the college Associate Dean, Research Education.
List 1
HS5102:03 Qualitative Research Methods for Health Professionals
HS5106:03 Planning and Evaluation for Primary Health Care
HS7405:03 Research Methodologies for Health Professionals
MI5000:03 Clinical Epidemiology
TM5515:03 Epidemiology for Public Health
TM5516:03 Biostatistics for Public Health
TM5524:03 Qualitative Research Methods for Public Health Practitioners
TV5320:03 Applied Protocol Writing
Entry requirements
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| Course pre-requisites | Completion of at least an AQF level 7 bachelor degree in a relevant health, health science, medicine, medical science, or veterinary science discipline; with a minimum grade point average of 5.0 (credit average) in the final year; or other qualifications recognised by the University as equivalent. |
| Minimum English language proficiency requirements | Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of Band 2 – Schedule II of the JCU Admissions Policy. |
| Additional selection requirements | Quota restrictions on the number of places available may apply from time to time as determined by the College. Information published by JCU or otherwise made available to students when applying, may specify additional criteria to be considered in ranking applicants in order of merit if the number of applications exceeds a quota or other limit on the places made available for the course. Information provided by applicants during the application process and any other information obtained by JCU in the application process may be used by JCU to rank applicants in order of merit by reference to those additional criteria. |
Learning outcomes
Combine your passions for research and healthcare in the tropics. Study two core subjects, plus tailor your course to suit your interests and choose four electives from JCU’s wide range of research-based subjects. Options include Primary Healthcare Research, Research Proposal Writing, Biomedical Epidemiology Qualitative Research Methods, plus more.
Complete a small-scale research project, then design and execute a substantial research-based thesis and communicate your findings to a variety of audiences.
Benefit from the guidance of leading research advisors. You will graduate with the skills to undertake professional research in the field of Tropical Health and Medicine at universities and private institutions.
Consult the handbook for more information.
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