Graduate Certificate of Clinical Trial Operations

Macquarie University

Australia, Sydney

University RankQS Ranking

133

Apply Now!

Go to Official Website

Home/Australia/Sydney /Macquarie University/Graduate Certificate of Clinical Trial Operations

Macquarie University

Australia , Sydney

Key Facts

Program Level

Graduate Certificate

Study Type

Part Time

Delivery

Online

Campuses

Online

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines23-Feb-2026

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Tuition Fee

AUD 18,000 / year

Next Intake 23-Feb-2026

Graduate Certificate of Clinical Trial Operations

About

Clinical trials are a fundamental part of evidence-based medical research, as they serve to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of new interventions, medications, vaccines, devices and diagnostic tests. They’ve played a key role in the discovery of new treatments for many diseases, and they underpin regulatory approvals around the world. Currently, there’s a critical shortage of skilled staff in the clinical trials sector, and growing this workforce has been deemed a key priority by the Australian Government.

The Graduate Certificate of Clinical Trials Operations is co-designed with industry to meet the growing demand for formally accredited professionals to work in the sector. Via practical, work-related teaching and assessment combined with the study of contemporary local and global issues, you’ll gain the capabilities required by employers to deliver and manage safe, patient-centred clinical trials and produce credible data.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements

I'm an

looking to start my course in

2026
2025

Simple steps to entry at Macquarie

Meet the academic requirements

Meet the minimum English language requirements

Guide to admission points

Table Description

Complete this degree in:

If you meet the below or hold a recognised equivalent*:

Course structure:

0.5 years

(full-time, or equivalent duration if available part-time)

A successful applicant for admission to the Graduate Certificate of Clinical Trial Operations will hold an AQF level 7 bachelor’s qualification in a health related field or recognised equivalent with a WAM of 65.

Core Zone (40 credit points)

View course structure

Related fields for prior qualifications

Health, Health Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Medical Sciences, Clinical Sciences, Human Biological Sciences, Medical, Science, Nursing, Pharmacy, Pharmacology Sciences, etc.

AQF levels

*'Bachelor’s qualification' relates to an AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification or recognised equivalent.

Guide to University terminology

Use our handy guide to better understand common study terms.

View our guide

Convert your qualification to a WAM

At Macquarie, WAM is used to measure your academic achievement instead of GPA. Use this tool to find how your qualification converts to Macquarie's required WAM.

If your qualification does not fit into any of the above categories, or if you are unsure, please do not hesitate to submit an application and it will be assessed by our admissions team.

The information on this page is a guide only and is based on your selections. They are subject to change.

Complete your degree sooner

Full degree duration

Admission point considerations

Credit for prior learning eligibility

You may qualify to complete your degree sooner!

Full degree duration

Admission point considerations

Credit for prior learning eligibility

You may qualify to complete your degree sooner!

Recognition of prior learning

With recognition of prior learning (RPL), you could get credit for your prior study and experience, reducing the duration of your studies. Credit is awarded for formal and informal or non-formal learning. You’ll need to apply for RPL once you receive your offer to study at Macquarie.

Find out more

Your prior learning may consist of:

Formal learning
Informal and non-formal learning

English language requirements

All Macquarie University applicants are required to provide evidence of English language proficiency. The standard of English required for entry is based on the IELTS Academic test. Other accepted evidence of English proficiency, including minimum scores on other English tests and qualifications, can be checked using the conversion tool.

The required standard of English for this degree is:

The required standard of English

IELTS band

Minimum score required

Overall

6.5

Reading

Writing

Listening

Speaking

You may also satisfy the English language requirements by:

passing an approved English language test at the required level
holding a qualification from an approved country with English as the language of instruction
completing an approved high school qualification or foundation program with study in English
completing an approved English for Academic Purposes (EAP) program.

What if I don't meet the requirements?

If you don’t meet the English requirements for your course, you may be issued an offer of study that includes an English preparation program at the Macquarie University English Language Centre (ELC). If you receive a packaged offer, you can apply for a single student visa covering both your English preparation program and your course.

The length of your English program will depend on your current English level and the minimum English requirements for your course. Our admissions team will be able to recommend the number of weeks required when you submit your application.

What English language tests are approved?

We accept the IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT (internet-based), Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic, Cambridge English Qualifications (C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency), and the Occupational English Test (OET).

Additional information and requirements

Assumed knowledge

Basic understanding of human anatomy and physiology.

Recommended studies

None

Inherent requirements

To be eligible to graduate from your course, you must satisfy the inherent requirements – essential activities, capacities and academic requisites – of that course.

View inherent requirements

Career

Career outcomes

I'm an

looking to start my course in

2026
2025

Take the next step in your career

So that you’re equipped with the knowledge and skills employers require now and in the future, we design many of our degrees and courses in consultation with a range of industries and sectors. Having such experts involved in creating the fundamentals of your degree or course provides you with opportunities to contextualise your learning, and gain the latest career insights.

Professions

Clinical research associate
Clinical research nurse
Clinical research/trial coordinator
Clinical trial assistant
Clinical trial biostatistician
Clinical trial data manager
Clinical trial ethics coordinator
Clinical trial pharmacist
Drug safety monitor
Medical monitor

Medical writer

Employers

Clinical research organisations
Diagnostics companies
Hospitals
Medical device companies
Medical research institutes
Pharmaceutical companies
Universities

Career information

Job Outlook – an Australian Government initiative – makes it easy to find career information, including the outlook, pay, main tasks, and physical and other demands of careers that interest you.

Explore careers on Job Outlook