M5036 Graduate Diploma of Clinical Trials
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Graduate Diploma of Clinical Trials (M5036) is a 1 years full-time, 48-credit-point, graduate diploma course from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, taught at Alfred Hospital. Map your units semester by semester with the MonMap planner.
- Credit points
- 48
- Duration
- 1 years full time
- 2 years part time
- Campus
- Alfred Hospital
- Multi-modal
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Overview
Graduate Diploma of Clinical Trials is a comprehensive program designed to equip you with the essential knowledge and skills required to design, conduct, and analyse clinical trials. This course is particularly beneficial for healthcare professionals, researchers, and those looking to transition into the clinical trials industry.
Clinical trials are the backbone of evidence-based medicine, playing a pivotal role in the development of 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, enhancing patient care, and ensuring that healthcare interventions are based on solid scientific evidence.
This course prepares health professionals to contribute effectively to this vital field, ensuring the continuous improvement and innovation in healthcare.
Course structure
Core studies30 credit points
- MPH5277Practical data managementNo reviews yet6 cp
- MPH5283Ethics, good research practice and practical research methodsNo reviews yet6 cp
- MPH5268Financial management in health careNo reviews yet6 cp
- MPH5267Principles of health care quality improvementNo reviews yet6 cp
- MPH5214Demographic methodsNo reviews yet6 cp
Required assessed short courses18 credit points
- Clinical trials fundamentals
https://www.monash.edu/medicine/sphpm/study/professional-education/clinical-trial-fundamentals
- Introduction to evidence-based practice and research methods
https://www.monash.edu/medicine/sphpm/study/professional-education/evidence-based-practice
- Management Fundamentals for Clinical Trials
https://www.monash.edu/medicine/sphpm/study/professional-education/management-fundamentals-for-clinical-trials
The handbook's description of this structure
The course comprises 48 credit points undertaken as a combination of five units, and three assessed short courses. Each assessed short course is equivalent to a 6 credit point unit.
Required assessed short courses:
- Clinical trials fundamentals
- Introduction to evidence-based practice and research methods
- Management Fundamentals for Clinical Trials
Note: The short courses are not eligible for FEE-HELP.
Course progression map
The course progression map provides guidance on unit enrolment for each semester of study.
The course comprises 48 credit points.
All units are 6 points unless otherwise stated. Each assessed short course is equivalent to a 6 point unit.
Core studies (30 credit points)
You must complete the following units :
- MPH5277 Practical data management
- MPH5283 Ethics, good research practice and practical research methods
- MPH5268 Financial management in healthcare
- MPH5267 Principles of healthcare quality improvement
- MPH5214 Demographic methods
AND
Required assessed short courses (18 credit points)
You must complete the following assessed short courses
- Clinical trials fundamentals
- Introduction to evidence-based practice and research methods
- Management Fundamentals for Clinical Trials
Not for publication
Administrative unit codes associated with the short courses:
- MPD0007 Clinical trial fundamentals
- MPD0032 Management fundamentals for clinical trials
- MPD0040 Introduction to evidence-based practice and research methods
Learning outcomes
These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework and Monash Graduate Attributes.
Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that you will be able to:
- 1
Demonstrate autonomy, expert judgement, adaptability and responsibility in the conduct of clinical trials.
- 2
Apply specialist knowledge and skills in a clinical trial setting.
- 3
Communicate essential principles underpinning the safe and ethical conduct of clinical trials.
- 4
Design new, and critical appraise existing, clinical trials and clinical trial methodology.
- 5
Formulate clinical trial operations that align with The International Council for Harmonisation of Technical Requirements for Pharmaceuticals for Human Use (ICH) - Guideline for Good Clinical Practice (GCP) ICH-GCP frameworks.
Entry requirements
English language
Monash Level A: IELTS (Academic): 6.5 overall (no band lower than 6.0); or Pearson Test of English (Academic): score of 58 overall with no band lower than 50; or TOEFL Internet-based test: score of 79 overall with minimum scores: Writing: 21, Listening: 12, Reading: 13 and Speaking: 18; or Equivalent approved English test
Pathways
Graduate Certificate of Clinical Trials (M4043)
More information
Progression to further studies
Successful completion of this course may provide a pathway to the Master of Clinical Research (M6028).
Other information
Graduate Diploma of Clinical Trials is a comprehensive program designed to equip you with the essential knowledge and skills required to design, conduct, and analyse clinical trials. This course is particularly beneficial for healthcare professionals, researchers, and those looking to transition into the clinical trials industry.
Clinical trials are the backbone of evidence-based medicine, playing a pivotal role in the development of 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, enhancing patient care, and ensuring that healthcare interventions are based on solid scientific evidence.
This course prepares health professionals to contribute effectively to this vital field, ensuring the continuous improvement and innovation in healthcare.
Contacts
- Academic Coordinator
- Dr Marina Skiba
Common questions
How long is Graduate Diploma of Clinical Trials?
1 years full time, 48 credit points. At 24 credit points a semester, that is 2 semesters of full-time study.
Where can I study Graduate Diploma of Clinical Trials?
At Alfred Hospital.
How do I plan my Graduate Diploma of Clinical Trials units?
Open the course in the MonMap planner. It lays out your semesters, checks prerequisites as you drag units in, and tracks the credit points each requirement still needs.