Graduate Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety at Queensland University of Technology

The Graduate Diploma of Health Research will equip you with advanced knowledge and skills in health research design and practice. This course is delivered by CDU and the Menzies School of Health Research. Unique features of the course include learning from acclaimed Menzies School of Health Research professionals in the specialist areas of Indigenous health, public health and global health. You will acquire theoretical and practical capabilities in: epidemiology; biostatistics; quantitative and qualitative research methods. On completion you can articulate to a Master of Health Research and undertake a supervised research project; and then proceed, with approval, to Higher Degree Research training. Alternatively, you can articulate to a Master of Public Health. Career opportunities for graduates include the areas of health research and professional public health practice. This course requires a high level of academic reading and writing. If you are not confident in your academic literacy skills, you are encouraged to fully utilise the University's academic support services.

The Graduate Diploma of Public Health will equip you with the skills needed to investigate, critique and respond to real world population health problems in local and global contexts. Unique features of the course include learning from acclaimed Menzies School of Health Research professionals in the specialist areas of Indigenous health, global health, public health practice and health research. You will acquire advanced knowledge and skills in: epidemiology biostatistics quantitative and qualitative research methods. You will learn to analyse and interpret population health information, evaluate and design public health interventions and formulate strategies to address complex health and social issues. You will apply public health approaches to: health promotion disease control health systems health policy decision making the environment and the sustainable development goals. On completion, you can articulate to the Master of Public Health with the option of undertaking a supervised research project. Career opportunities for our graduate include professional public health practice; health policy and planning; epidemiology; communicable and chronic disease control; health research; community development and aid work, both nationally and internationally. This course requires a high level of academic reading and writing. If you are not confident in your academic literacy skills, you are encouraged to fully utilise the University's academic support services.

Our Graduate Diploma of Health Professional Practice provides health, allied health professionals, and graduates the prospect to study a program to meet specific professional development needs to expand employment opportunities and as a pathway to future post-graduate studies. With expert guidance, you are able to design a multidisciplinary degree, tailored to meet your specific professional needs and career aspirations. This program delivers the latest evidence-based research through innovative subjects, to provide you with the skills necessary to navigate the complex and growing challenges faced in complex organisations and allied health and social service delivery.