This course targets the needs of health professionals who need training in the methods used to undertake sound clinical research. It offers students guidance through the many stages required for undertaking research, from the development of the research question through to publication. The emphasis is on a practical approach to clinical research. This course can lead to the Master of Clinical Epidemiology or the Master of Public Health. This course comprises four core units which cover introductory epidemiology; introductory biostatistics; introduction to clinical research methods; ethics, good research practice and practical research skills.
Graduates may gain employment within the medical, nursing and allied health science professions, pharmacy, public health, clinical research.
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| Intakes | First semester, second semester | |
| Course Content | 2010 University handbook entry for this course | 2010 University handbook entry for this course |
| Duration | 1 year part-time | |
| Credit points | 24 total for course | 24 total for course |
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Fees for 2010
Fees are subject to change annually. |
Commonwealth supported place (CSP) Commonwealth supported place not offered for this course. Domestic fee per 48 credit points |
International fee per 48 credit points 48 credit points represents a standard full-time course load for a year Fee information not presently available. Please contact the faculty. |
| Monash course code | 3416 | 3416 |
| Faculty | Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences | Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences |
| Contact |
All domestic enquiries should be directed to the Postgraduate Office, Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, Alfred Hospital, Melbourne VIC 3004. Telephone: + 613 9903 0563 Email: pgradenq@med.monash.edu.au Website: http://www.med.monash.edu.au/epidemiology/pgrad/ |
All domestic enquiries should be directed to the Postgraduate Office, Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, Alfred Hospital, Melbourne VIC 3004. Telephone: + 613 9903 0563 Email: pgradenq@med.monash.edu.au Website: http://www.med.monash.edu.au/epidemiology/pgrad/ |
Applicants must have an undergraduate degree in an appropriate discipline and relevant professional experience. The department will individually assess applications from students without a degree who have extensive professional experience.
Relevant Work Experience (CV)
Statement of purpose (250 words), outlining reasons for undertaking the course, and area's of interest
Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.
Applications for this course are made directly to the department.
Applications for this course are made directly to the department.
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