Graduate Certificate in Clinical Research (N12AA)
Graduate CertificateYear: 2024 Delivered: On Campus (Parkville)
About this course
Contact
Email: continuing-education@unimelb.edu.au
Phone: + 61 3 8344 0149
Contact hours: https://unimelb.edu.au/professional-development/contact-us
Principal Coordinator
Anita Horvath
Overview
| Award title | Graduate Certificate in Clinical Research |
|---|---|
| Year & campus | 2024 — Parkville |
| Fees information | Subject EFTSL, level, discipline and census date |
| Study level & type | Graduate Coursework |
| AQF level | 8 |
| Credit points | 50 credit points |
| Duration | 12 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 formal training in Clinical Research.
Links to further information
https://study.unimelb.edu.au/find/courses/graduate/graduate-certificate-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/
Intended learning outcomes
By completion, graduates of the Graduate Certificate in Clinical Research should be able to:
- demonstrate a comprehensive foundation in the methods, process, rationales and nomenclature of clinical research design;
- construct a research question that is measurable and evaluable;
- compare and contrast a range of qualitative and quantitative clinical research study designs to identify relevant design considerations;
- appropriately select, perform and interpret the results of a range of quantitative and qualitative statistical methods;
- demonstrate mastery of online literature databases to find and retrieve relevant published research studies;
- describe a systematic approach to the critical evaluation of the quality of published qualitative and quantitative research studies and justify quality assessment decisions
- describe the different types of study bias and explain how they potentially can influence the outcomes and validity of scientific research
- discuss the principles of ethical clinical research and of the responsibilities of researchers
- have developed sufficient preparatory knowledge for more detailed study in clinical research at the Graduate Diploma level
Generic skills
n/a
Graduate attributes
The Melbourne Experience enables our graduates to become:
· Academically excellent:
o have a strong sense of intellectual integrity and the ethics of scholarship
o have in-depth knowledge of their specialist discipline(s)
o reach a high level of achievement in writing, generic research activities, problem-solving and communication
o be critical and creative thinkers, with an aptitude for continued self-directed learning
o be adept at learning in a range of ways, including through information and communication technologies
· Knowledgeable across disciplines:
o examine critically, synthesise and evaluate knowledge across a broad range of disciplines
o expand their analytical and cognitive skills through learning experiences in diverse subjects
o have the capacity to participate fully in collaborative learning and to confront unfamiliar problems
o have a set of flexible and transferable skills for different types of employment
· Leaders in communities:
o initiate and implement constructive change in their communities, including professions and workplaces
o have excellent interpersonal and decision-making skills, including an awareness of personal strengths and limitations
o mentor future generations of learners
o engage in meaningful public discourse, with a profound awareness of community needs
· Attuned to cultural diversity:
o value different cultures
o be well-informed citizens able to contribute to their communities wherever they choose to live and work
o have an understanding of the social and cultural diversity in our community
o respect indigenous knowledge, cultures and values
· Active global citizens:
o accept social and civic responsibilities
o 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
The Graduate Certificate in Clinical Research requires completion of 50 points of coursework, which is achieved by completing all four core subjects.
Subject options
Students must complete all four subjects to be awarded the 50 point degree
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLRS90027 | Principles of Clinical Research | February (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| CLRS90010 | Data Analysis in Clinical Research | August (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| CLRS90011 | Study Design in Clinical Research | March (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| CLRS90013 | Responsibilities in Clinical Research |
October (On Campus - Parkville)
October (Online)
|
12.5 |
Further study
On successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in Clinical Research students will be eligible for 50 points credit towards the Graduate Diploma or Masters programs in Clinical Research
Last updated: 21 February 2025