Master of Clinical Research (thesis and coursework) (90620)
The University of Western Australia
About
UWA's admission requirements for some postgraduate courses have changed for Semester 2, 2020 to facilitate student access to study during the COVID-19 situation.
In many cases, these changes may not be extended beyond 2020.
Contact Future Students for more information.This course trains clinicians in the core disciplines of clinical investigation—epidemiology and biostatistics.
Additional training is provided in the practical aspects of patient-oriented research including the ethics of clinical research and effective communication of clinical research results.
Structure
| KEY TO AVAILABILITY OF UNITS: |
|---|
| S1 = Semester 1; S2 = Semester 2; NS = non-standard teaching period |
All units have a value of six points unless otherwise stated.
While admission can be anytime throughout the year, students must plan their 24 points of coursework units, to fit with semester dates and unit availability.
Take all units (18 points):
| AVAILABILITY | UNITCODE | UNITNAME | UNIT REQUIREMENTS | CONTACT HOURS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S2 | MEDC5801 | Development and Communication of Research | over the semester: 18 hours of on-line content, 16 hours of lectures, 2 to 4 hours individual statistics workshop, 8 hours presentations | |
| S1, S2 | PUBH4401 | Biostatistics I | Prerequisites: enrolment in honours or postgraduate courses | lectures: 2 hours per week; tutorials: 1.5 hours per week (for face-to-face mode only) |
| NS | PUBH5757 | Clinical Epidemiology | offered intensively |
Take unit(s) to the value of 72 points:
Group A
| AVAILABILITY | UNITCODE | UNITNAME | UNIT REQUIREMENTS | CONTACT HOURS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S1, S2 | MEDC5901 | Thesis Research (full-time) (72 points) | Prerequisites: enrolment in Master of Clinical Research 90620 | Self directed learning and regular contact with supervisors to a total of approximately 600 hours across each of three semesters, approx 1800 hours total. |
| S1, S2 | MEDC5902 | Thesis Research (part-time) (72 points) | Prerequisites: enrolment in Master of Clinical Research 90620 | Self directed learning and regular contact with supervisors to a total of approximately 300 hours across each of six semesters, approx 1800 hours total. |
Take unit(s) to the value of 6 points:
Group B
| AVAILABILITY | UNITCODE | UNITNAME | UNIT REQUIREMENTS | CONTACT HOURS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S2 | PAED4401 | Research Conduct and Ethics | Prerequisites: enrolment in a relevant honours or postgraduate course | online modules only |
| S1, S2 | PUBH4403 | Epidemiology I | lectures: 2 hours per week; tutorials: 1 hour per week (for face-t- face mode only) | |
| S2 | PUBH5769 | Biostatistics II | Prerequisites: PUBH4401 Biostatistics I or equivalent training/experience | lectures: 2 hours per week; tutorials: 1.5 hours per week (for face-to-face mode only) |
| S1 | SCOM4402 | Science Communication Literature Review | Prerequisites: enrolment in Science Communication honours or Master of Science Communication (51580) or Master of Clinical Research (90620) or Master of Social Science Research Methods (12560) | as arranged with unit coordinator |
See also the rules for the course and the Student Rules.
Entry requirements
4. To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—1 (a) a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery or Doctor of Medicine, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA;
or
(b) a Bachelor of Dental Science or Doctor of Dental Medicine, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA;
or
(c) (i) a Bachelor of Biomedical Science, Bachelor of Science, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA; and
(ii) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 65 per cent, and
(d) written agreement by a suitable academic on the UWA Register of Supervisors as Principal Supervisor to supervise the project, and written approval from their Head of School, Head of Division, and
(e) written agreement by a suitable academic on the UWA Register of Supervisors as Coordinating Supervisor to supervise the project, and written approval from their Head of School or Head of Division, and
(f) if (d) and (e) are the same person, written agreement by a suitable academic on the UWA Register of Supervisors to co-supervise the project, and written agreement by their Head of School, Head of Division.
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