Professional Certificate in Clinical Research
Course Introduction
The Professional Certificate award is an introductory postgraduate award that enables a small commitment to study and a pathway to pursue more significant postgraduate study at a later date.
Full credit for completion of the Professional Certificate is given into the next level of award, that is, the Graduate Certificate in Clinical Research. The Professional Certificate requires completion of 25 points of coursework, which is equivalent to two of the subjects listed below, one of which must be Clinical Research Context and Practice.
- Clinical Research Context and Practice
- Responsibilities and Ethics of Clinical Research
- Managing Clinical Research Projects and Teams
- Basic Clinical Research Tools
Entry Requirements
For the Professional Certificate in Clinical Research the entry requirements are:
- An undergraduate degree or equivalent qualification in medicine, an allied health profession, science or social science which is recognised by the University as evidence of adequate preparation for the course PLUS
- Documented evidence of at least one year’s full-time relevant professional work experience in a
medical, scientific or allied health environment.
All students will be required to meet the English Language requirements of the University.
Course Fee
Program Fees for 2008 are $2,100 per 12.5 point subject, making total costs as follows:
The Professional Certificate - $4,200
Course Fee Includes
- All course materials and assessment
- Access to on-line databases required
- Morning, afternoon tea and lunch on each day of teaching
- One reference text as requested by the Subject Coordinator
Course Structure
The Professional Certificate requires completion of 25 points of coursework, which is equivalent to two of the subjects listed below, one of which must be Clinical Research Context and Practice.
- Clinical Research Context and Practice
- Responsibilities and Ethics of Clinical Research
- Managing Clinical Research Projects and Teams
- Basic Clinical Research Tools
Course Coordinator Details
Associate Professor Steve Farish
Delivery Dates
See individual subjects for delivery dates.
Course Brochure
This is currently being updated and will be available soon.
Articulation into higher awards
Full credit for completion of the Professional Certificate is given into the next level of award, that is, the Graduate Certificate in Clinical Research. The Graduate Certificate in Clinical Research requires completion of 50 points of coursework, which is achieved by completing all four of the subjects listed below:
- Clinical Research Context and Practice
- Responsibilities and Ethics of Clinical Research
- Managing Clinical Research Projects and Teams
- Basic Clinical Research Tools
Application Process
Applications are managed by Student Services.