Graduate Diploma of Health Research
Health and welfare
This degree provides an alternative route for entry into a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or a Master of Philosophy (MPhil) if you do not meet the entry requirements for direct admission. When you complete this degree, you will be granted admission to an Master of Philosophy (MPhil) or Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), providing you have fulfilled the entry requirements detailed in the Higher Degree by Research Policy and have completed the confirmation procedure. Your final grade will determine whether y
Official- Duration
- 1 years
- Qualification
- Graduate Diploma
- AQF 8
- Campus
- South Bank
- QLD · +4 more campuses
- Course code
- CRICOS 077647B
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Course overview
This degree provides an alternative route for entry into a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or a Master of Philosophy (MPhil) if you do not meet the entry requirements for direct admission. When you complete this degree, you will be granted admission to an Master of Philosophy (MPhil) or Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), providing you have fulfilled the entry requirements detailed in the Higher Degree by Research Policy and have completed the confirmation procedure. Your final grade will determine whether you are eligible for the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or Master of Philosophy (MPhil).
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
Planning reference: missing 2027 requirements use the latest published requirements from 2026; newer explicit 2027 requirements take precedence.
Academic qualifications
Values are shown exactly as the institution publishes them.
Prior degree GPA
GPA 5 / 7.0
71.43%
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- IELTS AcademicOverall 6.5L 6 · R 6 · W 6 · S 6
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
To be eligible for admission to the Graduate Diploma of Health Research, a student must: hold an undergraduate degree in a Health related discipline from a recognised University (or another tertiary education institution of equivalent standing) with a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 5.0 (using a 7.0 point scale) over the last two years of the Bachelor degree ; hold a Masters degree in a related Health discipline from a recognised University (or another tertiary education institution of equivalent standing).
Intakes and tuition
Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.
| Intake | Campus | Starts | Applications close | Tuition | For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 · Semester 1 | Brisbane City | 1 March 2027 | — | $35,500per year | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 2 | Brisbane City | 12 July 2027 | — | — | International students |
Where it is taught
References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.
- Graduate Diploma of Health Researchgriffith.edu.au
- Griffith Universitygriffith.edu.au
- CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
- Griffith English Language Institute Guide 2026Official source
- Griffith University 2026 International Student GuideOfficial source
- Griffith Understanding Entry RequirementsOfficial source
- QS World University Rankings 2027Official source