Graduate Certificate of Clinical Trial Operations
Macquarie University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00002J
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. Theyve played a key role in the discovery of new treatments for many diseases, and they underpin regulatory approvals around the world. Currently, theres 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, youll gain the capabilities required by employers to deliver and manage safe, patient centred clinical trials and produce credible data.
Structure
Total Credit Points 40
Subjects
- PPCT8000 Foundations of Clinical Trials
- PPCT8001 Clinical Trial Operations
- PPCT8002 Clinical Trial Management
- PPCT8003 Advanced Clinical Trial Skills
Standard entry requirements
A successful applicant for admission to the Graduate Certificate of Clinical Trial Operations will hold an AQF level 7 bachelors qualification in a health related field or recognised equivalent with a WAM of 65.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Wallumattagal Campus Macquarie Park | International: $17,300 | No |
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