Graduate Certificate in Clinical Research Methods for 2010

Course overview

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.

Career outlook

Graduates may gain employment within the medical, nursing and allied health science professions, pharmacy, public health, clinical research.

Duration, campus, fees and application information

Domestic students International students
Attendance type
  • Off-campus: part-time
  • Off-campus: part-time
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
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
48 credit points represents a standard full-time course load for a year
$17,200 AUD The fee quoted is an annual fee based on 48 credit points of study. To calculate the fee for this 24 credit point degree, please halve the amount listed.

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/

Admissions information for domestic students

Entry requirements

Minimum entrance requirements

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.

Special application requirements

Relevant Work Experience (CV)

Statement of purpose (250 words), outlining reasons for undertaking the course, and area's of interest

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

Applications

Semester one (March)

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Applications for this course are made directly to the department.

Semester two (July)

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Applications for this course are made directly to the department.

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