An integral facet of our development and our strength is our ability to work collaboratively with our partners to benefit the community.
Many of our research projects have become viable commercialised services, or revolutionised policy and care such as our work with Orygen: The National Centre of Excellence in Youth Mental Health. From fundamental biomedical science through to community health and well-being, and population and global health, our health research covers a broad spectrum.
Choose to undertake a research component as a core part of your coursework degree, or conduct a research project through one of our research higher degrees.
Coursework research degrees
Enrol directly into real world, cutting edge research under the supervision of renowned experts. Work toward clinical pathways, further research or a higher degree. 1 year full time / 2 years part time. On campus (Parkville).
This course offers graduates a pathway for graduates to research, other science-based careers or PhD studies, and an alternative to the Honours to PhD pathway. 2 years full-time / 4 years part-time. On campus (Parkville).
Designed for health professionals from a range of clinical disciplines, for those already involved in research and seeking to formalise their skills, or wanting to start a career in the field. 18 months full-time / 3 years part-time. On campus (Parkville).
Designed for health professionals from a range of clinical disciplines, for those either already involved in research and seeking to formalise their skills, or wanting to start a career in the field. 1 year full time / 2 years part time. On campus (Parkville).
Explore up-to-date evidence, knowledge and practice related to domestic and gender-based violence prevention, intervention, research and evaluation. 1 year part-time, online.
Australia’s first cancer-specific, multidisciplinary program, which has been designed to meet a projected shortage of skilled practitioners in the oncology workforce. 1 year full time / 2 years part-time, online.
Accredited by the Statistical Society of Australia Inc. (SSAI) and provides an excellent grounding for those wishing to undertake a PhD. 18 months full-time / 3 years part-time. On campus (Parkville).
Learn the core foundations of theory and practice, specialise in the advanced public health training streams, and apply to undertake a Research Project with an expert in their field. 2 years full-time / 4 years part-time. Mixed Attendance Mode (Parkville).
A pathway to PhD led by research and education leaders from the Royal Children's Hospital, the Murdoch Children's Institute for Research and The University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics. 2 years full-time / 4 years part-time. On campus (Parkville).
Higher Degrees by Research
Designed for medical graduates to develop advanced skills in carrying out independent and sustained research at the doctoral research level.
Undertake research in a specific aspect of surgery under academic supervision.
Undertake research on a specific area of medicine under academic supervision.
Undertake a major research project on a primary health care topic of your choice.
An internationally recognised master by research degree designed for students to develop advanced skills in independent and sustained research on a particular topic under academic supervision.
Why study health research?
- #1 University in Australia and #17 in the world for clinical, pre-clinical and health (Times Higher Education 2023 World University Rankings)
- Benefit from strong interdisciplinary collaborations across the University, and our hospital and research institute partners
- Learn from leading academics and experts in the field at Australia’s top research university (Shanghai Jiao Tong Academic Ranking of World Universities).
Looking for personalised advice?
Find out more about our graduate degrees and get support with your application. Speak to our expert staff online, via phone or at an upcoming event. You can also register to learn more about your course options and opportunities via email.
Master of Public Health
Martin Vu
“I’m a Research Fellow in health economics at the University of Melbourne, with a particular interest in evaluating genomic medicine in cancer. The Master of Public Health and it’s research focus was great preparation, I loved it. When I started studying I knew I wanted to work in health economics and health policy but I wasn’t exactly sure what area. During the masters I realised I really enjoyed research, especially translational research which focuses on the movement of knowledge from clinical science discoveries into ‘real world’ applications.”