Monash University Handbook 2011 Postgraduate - Course

4047 - Graduate Certificate in Research Ethics

This course entry should be read in conjunction with information provided in the 'Faculty information' section of this Handbook by the Faculty of Arts

Managing faculty	Arts
Abbreviated title	GradCertResEth
CRICOS code	069112M
Total credit points required	24
Standard duration of study (years)	0.5 years FT, 1 year PT
Study mode and location	On-campus (Caulfield, Clayton)
Admission, fee and application details	http://www.monash.edu/study/coursefinder/course/4047
Course coordinator	Dr Linda Barclay http://www.arts.monash.edu.au/bioethics/staff/lbarclay.php

Description

The course outlines general ethical frameworks, along with specific ethical principles underpinned by those frameworks, in the context of current developments in the ethical oversight of research on humans.

Objectives

Students completing this course will have:

an ability to recognise, analyse and evaluate ethical arguments
an improved awareness and understanding of ethical considerations and issues relevant to research on humans
an understanding of ethical frameworks and principles with which they can analyse and evaluate issues in research ethics
improved skills in conducting ethical oversight of research on humans.

Structure

This course consists of two level four 12-point units.

Requirements

Student complete:

APG4393 Ethics
APG4717 Human research ethics

Award(s)

Graduate Certificate in Research Ethics