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Units indexed by faculty Graduate Certificate in Clinical Research MethodsCourse code: 3416 + Course abbreviation: GradCertClinResMeth + Total credit points required: 24 + 2 semesters part-time Study mode and course locationOff-campus (Alfred Hospital, Melbourne – P/T only) Course descriptionThis course, offered by the Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, targets the needs of health professionals who seek training in the methods used to undertake sound clinical research. It provides the guidance through the many stages required for undertaking research, ie from the development of the research question through to the publication of the study results. The emphasis is on a practical approach to clinical research. This course articulates with the Master of Clinical Epidemiology or can lead to the Master of Public Health. Students will be required to complete compulsory block requirements each semester. Course objectivesBy the end of this course, students will be able to: 1. Understand the concepts of clinical research, its ethical aspects and principles of good research practice; 2. Select the appropriate study design for any given research question; 3. Write a research proposal, ethics committee submission and grant application; 4. Initiate a research study and appropriately collect the data; 5. Appropriate manage and analyze the research data; and 6. Prepare a manuscript for publication. Course structureThe course comprises four core units. First semesterSecond semester
AssessmentAssessment includes written assignments and examinations. Contact detailsPostgraduate Office: telephone: +61 3 9903 0563; email: pgradenq@med.monash.edu.au or visit www.med.monash.edu.au/epidemiology/pgrad Course coordinatorAssociate Professor Maximillian de Courten Previous page | Next page | Section contents | Title and contents |