courses

0702

18 September 2017 22 December 2024
Monash University

Postgraduate - Course

Students who commenced study in 2012 should refer to this course entry for direction on the requirements; to check which units are currently available for enrolment, refer to the unit indexes in the the current edition of the Handbook. If you have any queries contact the managing faculty for your course.

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This course entry should be read in conjunction with information provided in the 'Faculty information' section of this Handbook by the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

Managing facultyMedicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Abbreviated titleGradDipClinRes
CRICOS code013402G
Total credit points required48
Standard duration of study (years)1 year FT, 2 years PT
Study mode and locationOn-campus (Alfred Hospital)
Off-campus (Alfred Hospital)
Admission, fee and application details http://www.monash.edu/study/coursefinder/course/0702
Contact details

Postgraduate Office: telephone +61 3 9903 0563; email pgradenq@monash.edu or visit http://www.med.monash.edu.au/epidemiology/pgrad/

Course coordinator

Dr Allen Cheng

Notes

  • Unit codes that are not linked to their entry in the handbook are not available for study in the current year.
  • Students are required to attend a number of compulsory on-campus/on-site study blocks

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.

Outcomes

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.

Assessment

Assessment includes written assignments and examinations.

Structure

This course comprises sevencore and one elective unit.

Requirements

Core units

  • MPH1040 Introductory epidemiology
  • MPH1041 Introductory biostatistics
  • MPH2013 Research methods
  • MPH2036 Clinical trials
  • MPH2037 Clinical measurement
  • MPH2039 Meta analysis and systematic reviews
  • MPH2083 Ethics, good research practice and practical research skills

Elective units

  • MPH2018 Infectious diseases: Epidemiology and prevention
  • MPH2056 Injury epidemiology and prevention
  • MPH2060 Health policy and prevention in a global world
  • MPH2070 Advanced statistical methods for clinical research
  • MPH2077 Data management and computing

Progression to further studies

This course articulates with the Master of Clinical Research Methods (2311) or can lead to the Master of Public Health (0046).

Alternative exit(s)

Students may exit this course with a Graduate Certificate in Clinical Research Methods providing all requirements of that award have been met.

Award(s)

Graduate Diploma in Clinical Research Methods