Master of Clinical Research
Health and welfare
To ensure depth of understanding, as well as providing a valuable opportunity to innovate within your particular field, you also have the option to develop your own research project within a clinical research or translational research specialization. The clinical research specialization will allow you to develop a detailed understanding of biostatistics, epidemiology, data management, clinical trials, clinical measurement, ethical practice, systematic reviews, meta analysis, and critical apprais
Official- Duration
- 2 years
- Qualification
- Masters Degree (Coursework)
- AQF 9
- Campus
- Melbourne
- VIC · +1 more campus
- Course code
- CRICOS 102718B
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Course overview
To ensure depth of understanding, as well as providing a valuable opportunity to innovate within your particular field, you also have the option to develop your own research project within a clinical research or translational research specialization. The clinical research specialization will allow you to develop a detailed understanding of biostatistics, epidemiology, data management, clinical trials, clinical measurement, ethical practice, systematic reviews, meta analysis, and critical appraisal of the scientific literature for application in research and clinical practice.
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
Entry Level 1: Duration: 96 points to complete – 2.0 years full-time, 4 years part-timeAn Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline* with at least a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 60%. Note: The Clinical research specialisation is only available in semester 1, both full time and part time at 96cp entry point. The Translational medicine specialisation is only available in Semester 1, full time at the 96cp entry point. Entry Level 2: Duration: 72 points to complete – 1.5 years full-time, 3 years part-timeAn Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline* with at least a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 60% and a minimum of one year of relevant work experience. OR An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline* with a research Honours, or a Medical degree or a Monash University Bachelor of Public Health (M2012) or Bachelor of Health Science (M2014) degree; with at least a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 60%. The Clinical research specialisation is only available in Semester 1, part time at the 72cp entry point. The Translational medicine specialisation is only available in Semester 2, full time at the 72cp entry point. Entry Level 3: Duration: 48 points to complete – 1 year full-time, 2 years part-timeAn Australian master's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline* or an Australian Master of Philosophy (or equivalent) or an Australian PhD or doctoral degree (or equivalent) plus a minimum of two years of relevant work experience. An Australian undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline* and a minimum of two years of relevant work experience and Part 1 of a specialist medical training program or current Fellowship of a specialist medical college recognised by the Medical Board of Australia and current registration with Ahpra or a satisfactory substitute that the Faculty considers to be equivalent. The Clinical research specialisation is only available in Semester 1, part time at the 48cp entry point. The Translational medicine specialisation is only available full-time at the 48cp entry point, commencing in sem 1 [](https://www.monash.edu/study/courses/find-a-course/clinical-research-m6028/?international=true) Relevant disciplines include: medical, nursing, allied health, other health related degree e.g. chiropractic, psychology, public health, environmental health, paramedic, imaging (radiology, nuclear medicine), biomedical engineering, dietetics/nutrition, pharmacy, social work, medical science/biomedical science/immunology, health science, laboratory science, and science. Planning reference: missing 2027 requirements use the latest published requirements from 2026; newer explicit 2027 requirements take precedence.
Academic qualifications
Values are shown exactly as the institution publishes them.
Prior tertiary weighted average mark
60%
60%
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- IELTS AcademicOverall 6.5
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
Entry Level 1: Duration: 96 points to complete – 2.0 years full-time, 4 years part-timeAn Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline* with at least a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 60%. Note: The Clinical research specialisation is only available in semester 1, both full time and part time at 96cp entry point. The Translational medicine specialisation is only available in Semester 1, full time at the 96cp entry point. Entry Level 2: Duration: 72 points to complete – 1.5 years full-time, 3 years part-timeAn Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline* with at least a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 60% and a minimum of one year of relevant work experience. OR An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline* with a research Honours, or a Medical degree or a Monash University Bachelor of Public Health (M2012) or Bachelor of Health Science (M2014) degree; with at least a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 60%. The Clinical research specialisation is only available in Semester 1, part time at the 72cp entry point. The Translational medicine specialisation is only available in Semester 2, full time at the 72cp entry point. Entry Level 3: Duration: 48 points to complete – 1 year full-time, 2 years part-timeAn Australian master's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline* or an Australian Master of Philosophy (or equivalent) or an Australian PhD or doctoral degree (or equivalent) plus a minimum of two years of relevant work experience. An Australian undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline* and a minimum of two years of relevant work experience and Part 1 of a specialist medical training program or current Fellowship of a specialist medical college recognised by the Medical Board of Australia and current registration with Ahpra or a satisfactory substitute that the Faculty considers to be equivalent. The Clinical research specialisation is only available in Semester 1, part time at the 48cp entry point. The Translational medicine specialisation is only available full-time at the 48cp entry point, commencing in sem 1 [](https://www.monash.edu/study/courses/find-a-course/clinical-research-m6028/?international=true) Relevant disciplines include: medical, nursing, allied health, other health related degree e.g. chiropractic, psychology, public health, environmental health, paramedic, imaging (radiology, nuclear medicine), biomedical engineering, dietetics/nutrition, pharmacy, social work, medical science/biomedical science/immunology, health science, laboratory science, and science.
Additional entry requirement
Recognised bachelor-equivalent qualification; course-specific score, discipline and additional requirements; English proficiency.
Intakes and tuition
Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.
| Intake | Campus | Starts | Applications close | Tuition | For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 · Rolling intake | — | — | — | $52,800per year | International students |
Where it is taught
Monash University Alfred Campus
PrimaryLevel 6, Alfred Centre, 99 Commercial Road, Melbourne, VIC
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References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.
- Master of Clinical Researchmonash.edu
- Monash Universitymonash.edu
- CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
- 2027 International Undergraduate Course GuideOfficial source
- Monash Bachelor of Nutrition Science Honours FAQOfficial source
- Monash English language requirementsOfficial source
- Monash minimum entry requirementsOfficial source
- Academic entry requirements - Graduate ResearchOfficial source
- Monash inbound Study Abroad and Exchange requirementsOfficial source
- Monash Bachelor of Design Honours progression requirementOfficial source
- Monash Bachelor of Health Science (Honours) M3706Official source
- Monash Bachelor of Paramedicine (Honours) M3707Official source
- Monash 2027 international course pagesOfficial source
- Monash academic entry requirementsOfficial source
- Monash College Diploma academic entry requirementsOfficial source
- QS World University Rankings 2027Official source
- Monash Emergency Health (Paramedic) Honours handbookOfficial source