The Master of Health Research equips students with advanced knowledge and skills in health research design and practice, including the ability to plan and implement a substantial research project. Unique features of the course include learning from acclaimed Menzies School of Health Research professionals and supervisors in the specialist areas of Indigenous health, public health and global health.

Our students acquire theoretical and practical capabilities in epidemiology; biostatistics; quantitative and qualitative research methods. Following the completion of the Master of Health Research students may proceed, with approval, to Higher Degree Research (PhD) training.  

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. Students who are not confident in their academic literacy skills are encouraged to fully utilise the University's academic support services.

Successful completion of a recognised bachelor degree or graduate diploma in a relevant area, such as public health, health science, social science, primary health care, medicine, or health promotion.

Applicants who have successfully completed a bachelor degree in a non-related area who have also successfully completed an honours degree or graduate diploma are also eligible to apply.