Graduate Diploma of Research Methods (Tropical Health and Medicine)
Graduate Diploma of Research Methods (Tropical Health and Medicine)
Course overview
Gain the formal research training experience you need to begin an exciting research degree at James Cook University.
Subjects
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
Eligibility & Requirements
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
Tuition Fees
| Domestic* | International |
|---|---|
| S$27,216 | S$28,080 |
*Fees apply to all Singapore residents (Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents and all pass holders excluding those holding a Student Pass)
Note:
- All course fees include the corresponding Singapore Goods and Services Tax (GST), which is 8% in 2023.
- There will be an increase of GST in 2024 to 9%, hence this will affect the total tuition fees.
- The details of the instalment breakdown will be provided in your Student Contract. Please contact us for further details.
Note: International students in Singapore on a Student Pass are not permitted to work. For more information please visit http://www.ica.gov.sg.
James Cook University is EduTrust Certified. The EduTrust certification scheme is administered by the Committee for Private Education (CPE), a part of SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG). EduTrust requires all students to be covered under a Fee Protection Scheme. In James Cook University, this is provided through an insurance protection scheme. Further, EduTrust also requires that the students must be covered under a medical insurance coverage which has provision for hospitalisation, surgery and treatment costs throughout their course duration. James Cook University will advise in the Standard Student Contract the total amount of insurance payable.
For more details please visit the Committee for Private Education (CPE), a part of SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) website: https://www.skillsfuture.gov.sg/pei
Disclaimer
Although James Cook University endeavours to ensure the accuracy of this information, there is no guarantee it will remain accurate all year. Applicants are advised to confirm program details with the appropriate school before making an application.
Download the Higher Degrees by Research brochure here.