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Graduate Certificate in International Research Bioethics

Course code: 3873 + Course abbreviation: GCIRB + Total credit points required: 24 + 1 semester full-time

Study mode and course location

On-campus (Alfred Hospital, Prahran)

Course description

The aim of the course is to graduate people who are aware of and have respect for cultural diversity, who are innovative and flexible in the presence of constraints on research in the less developed country setting and who can facilitate participatory research programs that incorporate the special considerations required for research on vulnerable populations. The course also aims to prepare students to be able to work at an international level and be equipped with the skills necessary to work in participation with local populations to design and conduct research that addresses major health priorities of communities in less developed countries. The certificate articulates with Master of International Research Bioethics.

Entry requirements

Applicants must have an undergraduate degree in an appropriate discipline and relevant professional experience. The appropriateness of the discipline and relevance of the prospective student’s professional experience will be determined on the basis of completion of a preliminary application form. Applications will also be considered if students do not have a degree but have extensive relevant work experience.

Course structure

The course is comprised of the following four core units:

Core units

  • EPM5021 Research with vulnerable populations
  • EPM5023 International research bioethics
  • EPM5024 Research, bioethics and the law
  • EPM5025 Research ethics practicum

Assessment

Assessment includes written assignments, practical exercises, oral presentations and examinations.

Contact details

Inquiries

Postgraduate Office
Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine
Central and Eastern Clinical School
The Alfred Hospital
Melbourne, Victoria 3004
Australia

Telephone: +61 3 9903 0563

Email: pgradenq@med.monash.edu.au

Website: www.med.monash.edu.au/epidemiology/pgrad/

Course coordinator

Dr Bebe Loff

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