0702 - Graduate Diploma in Clinical Research Methods
This course entry should be read in conjunction with information provided in the Faculty information section of this Handbook by the managing faculty for this course
| Abbreviated title | GradDipClinRes |
|---|---|
| CRICOS Code | 013402G |
| Managing faculty | Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences |
| Study location and mode | Off-campus On-campus |
| Total credit points required | 48 |
| Duration (years) | 1 year FT, 2 years PT |
| Contact details | Postgraduate Office: telephone +61 3 9903 0563; email pgradenq@med.monash.edu.au or visit http://www.med.monash.edu.au/epidemiology/pgrad/ |
| Course coordinator | Associate Professor Maximilian de Courten |
Description
This course, offered by the Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, assists clinicians and public health professionals to become familiar with clinical research methodology and upgrade their skills in epidemiology. It provides a detailed understanding of the units of epidemiology and biostatistics to a level that enables critical and detailed appraisal of epidemiological literature and the conduct of projects requiring epidemiological and biostatistical expertise.
Assessment
Assessment includes written assignments and examinations.
Objectives
On completion of this course, students should:
- have detailed understanding of epidemiology and biostatistics
- be familiar with clinical research methodology
- be able to demonstrate the ability to critically appraise medical literature
- be able to participate in projects requiring epidemiological and biostatistical expertise
- be able to demonstrate the ability to apply the principles of epidemiology and biostatistics to clinical practice.
Structure
The course consists of six core units and two elective units.
Requirements
Core units
- MPH1040 Introductory epidemiology
- MPH1041 Introductory biostatistics
- MPH2013 Research Methods
- MPH2036 Clinical trials
- MPH2037 Clinical Measurement
- MPH2083 Ethics, good research practice and practical research skills
Elective units
Select two of:
- MPH2000 Regression methods for epidemiology
- MPH2002 Clinical epidemiology
- MPH2007 Methods for chronic diseases: epidemiology and prevention
- MPH2018 Infectious diseases: epidemiology and prevention
- MPH2039 Meta analysis and systematic reviews
- MPH2056 Injury epidemiology and prevention
- MPH2060 Prevention: policies and strategies
- MPH2070 Advanced statistical methods for clinical research
Progression to further studies
This course articulates with the Master of Clinical Epidemiology or can lead to the Master of Public Health.
Award(s) received on completion *
Graduate Diploma in Clinical Research Methods
* Where more than one award is listed, or in the case of double degrees, where more than one award is listed for one or both components of the double degree, the actual award/s conferred may depend on units/majors/streams/specialisations studied, the level of academic merit achieved (eg in the case of 'with honours' programs), or other factors relevant to the individual student's program of study.
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