Graduate Diploma of Research Methods (Tropical Health and Medicine) (James Cook University)

Entry Requirements

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.

Refer below for the course articulation level requirement.

Course Articulation

Students seeking admission to a research higher degree should consult the University’s Higher Degree by Research Requirements.

(Website: https://www.jcu.edu.au/policy/research-education/higher-degree-by-research-requirements)

Students seeking admission to a Masters by Research must have obtained at least a GPA 5.0 (Credit) for the Graduate Diploma of Research Methods. To be eligible to apply for direct admission to a PhD, students must have obtained at least a GPA 6.0 (Distinction) for the Graduate Diploma of Research Methods.

Advanced Standing

Application for advanced standing from the core subject will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

English Requirements

• Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of IELTS 6.5 (no component lower than 6.0) / TOEFL (Internet Based) 86 (no component less than 21) / Pearson PTE Academic 58 (no component less than 54); or
• Satisfactory completion of James Cook University Singapore English Language Preparatory Program (ELPP); or
• Successful completion of other qualifications completed in English Language deemed comparable to Australian standards on a case-by-case basis in accordance to JCU admissions guidelines

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Study Program

Students are required to complete (24 credit points) as follows.

Course Structure

4-6 subjects in 2 terms

Core Subjects

• Research Planning in Tropical Health and Medicine
• Research Project in Tropical Health and Medicine

Options

Select 6 credit points of postgraduate Research Methods subjects from List 1

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Select 6 credit points of postgraduate coursework or research dissertation subjects from a specified range of fields

List 1

• Qualitative Research Methods for Health Professionals
• Planning and Evaluation for Primary Health Care
• Clinical Epidemiology
• Epidemiology for Public Health
• Biostatistics for Public Health
• Applied Protocol Writing