Course results for Griffith University Postgraduate Health & medical science Degrees

Prepare yourself for a career in disease control

Become a specialist in infection prevention and control. Learn to apply core principles to new or challenging circumstances. Prepare for work in a range of settings including private or public health, government or consultancy.

Specialist emergency skills and knowledge for registered nurses

Care for patients and their families during complex emergency presentations. Gain the skills and confidence to make critical assessments and decisions. Explore leadership and how you can contribute to transforming the emergency nursing environment.

Engage with suicide intervention and prevention

Whether you’re dealing with suicide in a practical or academic context, you’ll have a scientific and theoretical basis to work from. Apply your knowledge to research, policy and planning, in areas like health, education, and law enforcement.

Learn to look after the wellbeing of mothers

Help to shape emerging models of maternity care and wellness for women. Explore the maternity health environment. Engage with legal, professional and ethical issues to develop an understanding of effective maternity care.

Make a difference in the health and welfare of children

Add a specialist qualification in Paediatric Nursing once you’ve become a registered nurse. Understand the needs of the ill child and the importance of supporting the family. Explore evidence-based practice, assessment, communication and ethics.

Understand rehabilitation in theory and practice

Work as a rehabilitation counsellor, perhaps in government, insurance, private or not-for-profit rehabilitation services. Put your theory into practice through fieldwork, and applied counselling and research methods.

Get ready to engage with intricate care practices

Take your nursing career to the next level as you prepare for the rigours of advanced practice. Work through the required core competencies, build on your existing skills and understand the intricacies of care from a specialist perspective. 

Get ready to engage with public health practice

Build on your knowledge of public health practice. Examine key determinants of health, including the social, biological, economic and environmental factors. Choose from a range of electives and explore international trends.

Explore new territory in your health discipline

A postgraduate research degree that builds on your undergraduate health studies or prepares you for entry to a Masters. Establish the foundations of research so you can conduct your own. Learn to apply statistical methods and use statistical software.

Specialise in fast-paced critical care nursing

Enhance your knowledge with a specialist qualification in clinical critical care nursing. Understand the specialist skills that enable success in the critical care environment. Continue to develop your leadership and technical capabilities.