The Graduate Diploma of Research Methods gives postgraduate research training experience for professionals working in the areas of human and animal health and biomedical science sectors. Successful completion of this Graduate Diploma can offer a pathway into Masters or Doctoral research degrees. Students will complete research methods subjects, a research project under academic supervision and online research modules Course learning outcomes: On successful completion of the Graduate Diploma of Research Methods, graduates will be able to: Identify, investigate, analyse and synthesise a research problem applying appropriate methodological concepts and theories in a small-scale research project Apply knowledge and understanding of research ethics in the preparation of a successful ethics application for a research project Design, plan, conduct and complete a substantial research-based thesis with creativity and initiative and a high level of autonomy and accountability Analyse and interpret results from a research project, and critically evaluate and synthesise results in the context of contemporary research literature and / or demonstrate advanced knowledge of recent developments, discourses and debates in a relevant discipline area and/or related areas of professional practice Demonstrate a high standard of ethical conduct in research, exercising autonomy, responsibility, accountability, and well-developed independent judgement Communicate specialised knowledge, ideas and arguments accurately, coherently and creatively to a variety of audiences through written manuscripts and oral presentations.