Graduate Diploma in Clinical Research (N34AA)

Graduate DiplomaYear: 2022 Delivered: On Campus (Parkville)

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Overview

Award titleGraduate Diploma in Clinical Research
Year & campus2022 — Parkville
CRICOS code 055856G
Fees informationSubject EFTSL, level, discipline and census date
Study level & typeGraduate Coursework
AQF level 8
Credit points100 credit points
Duration12 months full-time or 24 months part-time

This course provides individuals from medical and allied health professions (such as nurses, pharmacists, physiotherapists etc) and others with a science-based background and qualifications the opportunity to complete advanced formal training in Clinical Research.

Consequently, students will have the opportunity to build a comprehensive range of skills in the general area of clinical research through the Graduate Certificate, higher-level theoretical skills in a relevant clinical speciality through the Graduate Diploma and applied skills in a relevant area of clinical speciality if they progress through to the Masters award.

Links to further information

https://study.unimelb.edu.au/find/courses/graduate/graduate-diploma-in-clinical-research

Entry requirements

1. In order to be considered for entry, applicants must have completed:
• an undergraduate degree or equivalent qualification in medicine, an allied health profession, science or social science, and
• at least one year of documented, relevant professional work experience in a medical, scientific or allied health environment.
Meeting these requirements does not guarantee selection.

2. In ranking applications, the Selection Committee will consider:
• prior academic performance; and
• the research experience or evidence of appropriate preparation or potential to undertake research; and
• the capacity of a participating department to provide adequate supervision in a research project appropriate to the interests and preparation of the individual applicant.

3. The Selection Committee may seek further information to clarify any aspect of an application in accordance with the Academic Board rules on the use of selection instruments.

4. Applicants are required to satisfy the university’s English language requirements for postgraduate courses. For those applicants seeking to meet these requirements by one of the standard tests approved by the Academic Board, performance band 6.5 is required.

Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Description, Subject Objectives, Generic Skills and Assessment Requirements of this entry.The University is dedicated to providingsupport to those with special requirements. Further details on the disability support scheme can be found at the Disability Liaison Unit website. http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/

Professional accreditation

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Intended learning outcomes

By completion, graduates of the Graduate Diploma in Clinical Research should be able to:

  • demonstrate a comprehensive foundation in the methods, process, rationales and nomenclature of clinical research design, in a relevant speciality area;
  • demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the key decisions surrounding the design, delivery and assessment of clinical research, in a relevant speciality area;
  • compare and contrast a range of clinical research study designs to identify relevant design considerations, in a relevant speciality area;
  • demonstrate critical and evaluative skills that can be used to apply independent scientific judgment to the conduct of clinical research design, in a relevant speciality area;
  • develop a rationale for the dissemination of research findings to a variety of stakeholder groups and translating research findings from the research context to direct clinical care;
  • demonstrate a range of competencies in the management and implementation of clinical research including ethical issues, quality assurance and control, monitoring, grant preparation, and effectively managing research teams;
  • demonstrate sufficient preparatory knowledge for more detailed study in clinical research at a Masters level

Generic skills

  • the ability to exercise independent thinking and high-level problem solving skills;
  • have the ability to demonstrate advanced independent critical enquiry, analysis and reflection;
  • have a strong sense of intellectual integrity and the ethics of scholarship;
  • reach a high level of achievement in writing, research or project activities, problem-solving and communication;
  • be critical and creative thinkers, with an aptitude for continued self-directed learning;
  • be able to examine critically, synthesise and evaluate knowledge in a variety of different contexts.

Graduate attributes

The Melbourne Experience enables our graduates to become:

Academically excellent:

  • have a strong sense of intellectual integrity and the ethics of scholarship
  • have in-depth knowledge of their specialist discipline(s)
  • reach a high level of achievement in writing, generic research activities, problem-solving and communication
  • be critical and creative thinkers, with an aptitude for continued self-directed learning
  • be adept at learning in a range of ways, including through information and communication technologies

Knowledgeable across disciplines:

  • examine critically, synthesise and evaluate knowledge across a broad range of disciplines
  • expand their analytical and cognitive skills through learning experiences in diverse subjects
  • have the capacity to participate fully in collaborative learning and to confront unfamiliar problems
  • have a set of flexible and transferable skills for different types of employment

Leaders in communities:

  • initiate and implement constructive change in their communities, including professions and workplaces
  • have excellent interpersonal and decision-making skills, including an awareness of personal strengths and limitations
  • mentor future generations of learners
  • engage in meaningful public discourse, with a profound awareness of community needs

Attuned to cultural diversity:

  • value different cultures
  • be well-informed citizens able to contribute to their communities wherever they choose to live and work
  • have an understanding of the social and cultural diversity in our community
  • respect indigenous knowledge, cultures and values

Active global citizens:

  • accept social and civic responsibilities
  • be advocates for improving the sustainability of the environment
  • have a broad global understanding, with a high regard for human rights, equity and ethics

Course structure

To satisfy the requirements of the Graduate Diploma in Clinical Research, students must complete a total of 100 points.

Subject options

Core Subjects

Students must complete the following 5 core subjects (75 credit points)

Code Name Study period Credit Points
CLRS90011 Study Design in Clinical Research
March (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
 12.5
CLRS90013 Responsibilities in Clinical Research
October (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
 12.5
CLRS90010 Data Analysis in Clinical Research
August (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
 12.5
CLRS90027 Principles of Clinical Research
February (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
 12.5
CLRS90029 Research Development and Translation
April (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
 25

Elective Subjects

Students must complete an equivalent of 25 credit points of elective subjects

Code Name Study period Credit Points
CLRS90016 Clinical Neuroscience Research Not available in 2022 12.5
CLRS90017 Neuroimaging for Clinical Research Not available in 2022 12.5
MEDI90019 Clinical Research Proposal
Semester 2 (Extended) (On Campus - Parkville)
 25
INFO90001 Health Informatics Methods
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
 12.5
ISYS90069 Digital Transformation of Health
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
July (Online)
 12.5
HLTH90006 Basics of Digital Health for Clinicians No longer available
CLRS90028 Advanced Clinical Trial Design
April (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
 25
 
Code Name Study period Credit Points
PADM90013 Leadership in Clinical Settings
March (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
 
Code Name Study period Credit Points
PADM90014 Leading Healthcare Change for Impact
August (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Further study

On successful completion of the Graduate Diploma or students will be eligible for 100 points credit towards the Masters programs in Clinical Research

Last updated: 12 November 2022