Overview

During the Clinical Research program at University of Melbourne you’ll gain the skills you need to plan and implement a clinical research program, learn to translate your research into clinical practice, and build a career on the frontiers of health care.

This course is tailored for medical and health professionals who wish to undertake clinical research in their current profession, and for those looking to work in the clinical research industry.

Pathways

The Master of Clinical Research is part of a highly flexible nested suite of courses, designed for you to study to the level that suits your learning and career goals. It’s easy to turn the one year Graduate Certificate into the Masters, or to enrol in a Masters and leave with a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma.

Graduate Certificate in Clinical Research
Graduate Diploma in Clinical Research

Master of Clinical Research

Where will this take me?

Graduates of the Masters will have:

A comprehensive foundation in the methodologies of clinical research
A comprehensive understanding of clinical research and issues associated with good clinical practice, ethics and regulations, as well as analytical and project and team management techniques
High level analytic and problem-solving skills using techniques acquired during the course and independent critical thinking in your field of relevant clinical speciality
The ability to apply theoretical knowledge in the independent design and implementation of a significant research project
The ability to write scholarly papers and present their research findings, such as a specialist conference or seminar.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Study Design in Clinical Research

Responsibilities in Clinical Research

Data Analysis in Clinical Research

Principles of Clinical Research

Research Development and Translation

Clinical Research Thesis

Industry Project in Clinical Research

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months
Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-03-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-31 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-11-30 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-07-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-31 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

81

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PTE Academic

64

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

150 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Melbourne, Australia

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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81

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PTE Academic

64

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code: 055848G

In order to be considered for entry, applicants must have completed:

an undergraduate degree or equivalent qualification in medicine, an allied health profession, science or social science, and
at least one year of documented, relevant professional work experience in a medical, scientific or allied health environment.

Meeting these requirements does not guarantee selection.

In ranking applications, the Selection Committee will consider:

prior academic performance; and
the research experience or evidence of appropriate preparation or potential to undertake research; and
the capacity of a participating department to provide adequate supervision in a research project appropriate to the interests and preparation of the individual applicant.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

32000 AUD / year

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Citizens or residents

32000 AUD / year

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Living costs

Melbourne

Australia

1501 - 2659 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Where will this take me?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

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Living costs

Melbourne

Funding

Scholarships Information

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