Clinical Trials

Monash University

Australia, Melbourne

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Monash University

Australia , Melbourne

Key Facts

Program Level

Graduate Certificate

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines24-Feb-2026

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration

Tuition Fee

AUD 26,400 / year(s)

Next Intake 24-Feb-2026

Clinical Trials

About

The Graduate Diploma of Clinical Trials is a comprehensive program designed to equip you with the essential knowledge and skills needed to design, conduct, and analyse clinical trials. Our course is especially beneficial if you're a healthcare professional, researcher, or someone looking to transition into the clinical trials industry.

Clinical trials are the backbone of evidence-based medicine, playing a pivotal role in developing new therapies, drugs, and medical devices. Clinical trials contribute to scientific knowledge and medical advancements, addressing unmet medical needs and leading to innovative healthcare solutions. They are essential for advancing medical research, improving patient care, and ensuring healthcare interventions are backed by solid scientific evidence.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Minimum Entry Requirements (International students)

Qualifications

An Australian Bachelor degree (or equivalent) with 2 years of relevant work experience*

An Australian Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a cognate discipline **

Monash Graduate Certificate of Clinical Trials with minimum WAM of 60%

*Relevant work experience in the field of health, public health, or clinical research, e.g. government, policy, provider such as hospital, clinic, non-government organisation (NGO), academic or research institution, consulting, pharmacist and pharmaceutical company etc.

**Cognate disciplines include medicine, nursing, allied health sciences, biomedical sciences, health sciences, public health, pharmacological sciences

English entry requirements

Level A

IELTS (Academic): 6.5 Overall score, with minimum band scores: Listening 6.0, Reading 6.0, Writing 6.0 and Speaking 6.0

Pearson Test of English (Academic): 58 Overall score, with minimum scores: Listening 50, Reading 50, Speaking 50 and Writing 50

TOEFL Internet-based test: 79 Overall score, with minimum scores: Reading 13, Listening 12, Speaking 18 and Writing 21

Equivalent approved English test

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

Extra Requirements

Applicants must submit a curriculum vitae (CV) with references for verification of relevant work experience, or a statement from the employer to substantiate the period of employment for the application to be assessed.