Professional Certificate in Clinical Research

Course N28-AA (2008)

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Year and Campus:	2008
Fees Information:	Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Level:	Graduate/Postgraduate

Contact

Mary Georges

03) 9810 3185

clinicalresearch@soe.unimelb.edu.au

Course Overview:	The Professional Certificate award is an introductory postgraduate award that enables a small commitment to study, and a pathway to pursue more significant postgraduate study at a later date. Full credit for completion of the Professional Certificate is given into the next level of award, that is, the Graduate Certificate in Clinical Research.
Objectives:	The Professional Certificate requires completion of 25 points of coursework, which is equivalent to two of the subjects listed below, one of which must be Clinical Research Context and Practice.
Subject Options:	Students must complete 2, 12.5 subjects and once of those must be Clinical Research: Context and Practices. Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: 360-803 Clinical Research Context and Practice Semester 1, Semester 2 12.50 360-820 Responsibilities and Ethics Semester 1, Semester 2 12.50 360-817 Managing Projects and Teams Semester 1, Semester 2 12.50 360-802 Basic Clinical Research Tools Semester 1, Semester 2 12.50
Entry Requirements:	An undergraduate degree or equivalent qualification in medicine, an allied health profession, science or social science which is recognised by the University as evidence of adequate preparation for the course plus documented evidence of at least one year's full-time relevant professional work experience or doctoral study in a medical, scientific or allied health environment.
Core Participation Requirements:	For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry. It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability
Graduate Attributes:	None

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