M9005 Professional Certificate of Human Behaviour and Applied Research
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Professional Certificate of Human Behaviour and Applied Research (M9005) is a 12-credit-point course from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, taught at Monash Online. Map your units semester by semester with the MonMap planner.
- Credit points
- 12
- Campus
- Monash Online
- Online
This is the 2025 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Overview
This course will provide you with knowledge in the science and practice of psychology. You will gain a comprehensive understanding of statistical concepts and the choice of a unit exploring ethics, evidence-based approaches to psychological assessment and intervention, psychology in industry and contemporary topics in the field.
This course offers an alternative pathway to the Graduate Diploma of Psychology Advanced (GDPA) if you're unable to gain direct entry.
Course structure
Core unit6 credit points
Elective unit6 credit points
- PSY4405Ethical and professional issues in psychologyNo reviews yet6 cp
- PSY4406Psychological assessment and interventionNo reviews yet6 cp
- PSY4407Psychology in industry: Pathways to employmentNo reviews yet6 cp
- PSY4408Perspectives in clinical and developmental neuroscienceNo reviews yet6 cp
- PSY440921st century applications of psychologyNo reviews yet6 cp
The handbook's description of this structure
The course comprises two units where you will be introduced to psychology at a graduate level.
The course comprises 12 credit points of study.
Units are 6 credit points unless otherwise stated.
You must complete:
- PSY4401 Advanced psychological inquiry
and one of the following units:
- PSY4405 Ethical and professional issues in psychology
- PSY4406 Psychological assessment and intervention
- PSY4407 Psychology in industry: Pathways to employment
- PSY4408 Perspectives in clinical and developmental neuroscience
- PSY4409 21st century applications of psychology
Learning outcomes
- 1
Demonstrate advanced knowledge and skills necessary for understanding and conducting data analysis within the field of psychology
- 2
Demonstrate the skills required to interpret research findings accurately, draw meaningful conclusions, and effectively communicate research findings
- 3
Demonstrate the skills required to critically evaluate existing psychological literature
- 4
Critically evaluate and interpret various theoretical perspectives within the field of psychology
- 5
Apply psychological theories to address and understand a wide range of human behaviours
Entry requirements
English language
Monash Level A, that is: 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
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Progression to further studies
Successful completion of this course may provide a pathway* to the Graduate Diploma of Psychology Advanced (M5003) with credit for the two units, subject to satisfying the appropriate course entry requirements.
*To pathway to the Graduate Diploma of Psychology Advanced (M5003), students must:
- Pass with an average of 60 across the two units AND
- Not fall below 55 in any unit (this includes not failing any unit).
Should a student fail any unit within the Professional Certificate of Human Behaviour and Applied Research (M9005), they may repeat it in accordance with the university’s coursework enrolment procedure for the opportunity to complete the Professional Certificate course. However, in such cases, students will not be eligible for progression to the Graduate Diploma of Psychology Advanced unless the results for all failed units are changed to Withdrawn (WDN). The university will grant WDN only under special circumstances. Students may refer to the eligibility criteria for WDN and may seek guidance from the university if seeking to apply for a WDN grade. Should a student have any failed units changed to WDN, they must repeat these, and meet both course entry requirements 1 and 2 listed above, in order to be eligible to progress to the Graduate Diploma of Psychology Advanced.
Note: credit may be granted towards other Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Science postgraduate courses upon successful completion.
Other information
This course will provide you with knowledge in the science and practice of psychology. You will gain a comprehensive understanding of statistical concepts and the choice of a unit exploring ethics, evidence-based approaches to psychological assessment and intervention, psychology in industry and contemporary topics in the field.
This course offers an alternative pathway to the Graduate Diploma of Psychology Advanced (GDPA) if you're unable to gain direct entry.
Contacts
- Academic Coordinator
- Dr Lilani Arulkadacham
Common questions
Where can I study Professional Certificate of Human Behaviour and Applied Research?
At Monash Online.
How do I plan my Professional Certificate of Human Behaviour and Applied Research 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.