Clinical Research

Monash University

Australia, Melbourne

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Monash University

Australia , Melbourne

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

Mix

Course Code

102718B

Campuses

Alfred Hospital

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines24-Feb-2026

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Duration 1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 52,800 / year(s)

Next Intake 24-Feb-2026

Clinical Research

About

To ensure depth of understanding, as well as providing a valuable opportunity to innovate within your particular field, you also have the option to develop your own research project within a clinical research or translational research specialisation.

The clinical research specialisation will allow you to develop a detailed understanding of biostatistics, epidemiology, data management, clinical trials, clinical measurement, ethical practice, systematic reviews, meta-analysis, and critical appraisal of the scientific literature for application in research and clinical practice.

The translational research specialisation will allow you to develop a detailed understanding of the ways in which innovative research findings can be translated into clinical applications and undertake translational research in areas including central nervous system disorders, metabolic disorders, blood disorders and immunology.

The overall course structure and flexibility will assist you to extend, integrate and apply your core knowledge and skills with depth across the broad domains of clinical practice and biomedical research. As part of your chosen specialisation, you will undertake a Project in Advanced Clinical Practice (Clinical Research specialisation) or the Project in Clinical and Translational Research (Translational Medicine specialisation). This will provide you with training for careers in Clinical Research and may be a pathway to doctoral studies.

Taught by some of Australia’s leading clinical and research academics, the curriculum is designed for students seeking to engage in further professional research development. Structured around a mixture of online, face-to-face and hands on educational delivery, the course provides a level of detailed engagement that is also flexible. On campus teaching is delivered at The Alfred Hospital, a major teaching hospital in inner-city Melbourne.

IMPORTANT: This course is only available to international students in ‘on-campus’ mode. Please note that ‘on-campus’ mode comprises a mix of online learning and on-site teaching.

Specialisations:

Clinical Research
Translational Medicine

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Minimum Entry Requirements (International students)

Qualifications

Entry Level 1:
Duration: 96 points to complete – 2.0 years full-time, 4 years part-time

An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline* with at least a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 60%.

Note:

The Clinical research specialisation is only available in semester 1, both full time and part time at 96cp entry point.
The Translational medicine specialisation is only available in Semester 1, full time at the 96cp entry point.

Entry Level 2:
Duration: 72 points to complete – 1.5 years full-time, 3 years part-time

An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline* with at least a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 60% and a minimum of one year of relevant work experience.

An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline* with a research Honours, or a Medical degree or a Monash University Bachelor of Public Health (M2012) or Bachelor of Health Science (M2014) degree; with at least a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 60%.

Note:

The Clinical research specialisation is only available in Semester 1, part time at the 72cp entry point.
The Translational medicine specialisation is only available in Semester 2, full time at the 72cp entry point.

Entry Level 3:
Duration: 48 points to complete – 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time

An Australian master's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline* or an Australian Master of Philosophy (or equivalent) or an Australian PhD or doctoral degree (or equivalent) plus a minimum of two years of relevant work experience.

OR

An Australian undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline* and a minimum of two years of relevant work experience and Part 1 of a specialist medical training program or current Fellowship of a specialist medical college recognised by the Medical Board of Australia and current registration with Ahpra or a satisfactory substitute that the Faculty considers to be equivalent.

Note:

The Clinical research specialisation is only available in Semester 1, part time at the 48cp entry point.
The Translational medicine specialisation is only available full-time at the 48cp entry point, commencing in sem 1

*Relevant disciplines include: medical, nursing, allied health, other health related degree e.g. chiropractic, psychology, public health, environmental health, paramedic, imaging (radiology, nuclear medicine), biomedical engineering, dietetics/nutrition, pharmacy, social work, medical science/biomedical science/immunology, health science, laboratory science, and science.