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Full time / Part time
February
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Melbourne
234 St. Kilda Road, Southbank, VIC 3006
Student Information
Tuition Fee
Australian full fee (AF) AUD $33,984 (2026 indicative first year fee); Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) are not available
Duration
1 year full time / 2 years part time
Intakes
February
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Accreditation Status
AccreditedCourse Content
Principles of Clinical Research
12.5 points, core.
Study Design in Clinical Research
12.5 points, core. Identifying appropriate study designs for clinical research questions.
Research Development and Translation
25 points, core.
Responsibilities in Clinical Research
12.5 points, core.
Data Analysis in Clinical Research
12.5 points, core.
Elective stream (25 points)
Advanced study in a chosen elective stream: clinical trial design, clinical neuroscience and imaging, eHealth and bioinformatics, or a small research project.
Common Questions
This course is tailored for medical and health professionals from a range of clinical disciplines, including biomedical, medical, nursing, allied health, health science, and social science. It suits those either already involved in research and seeking to formalise their skills, or those wanting to start a career in clinical research.
International students are welcome to study this course. However, this course is not available to international students who require a student visa to study in Australia, as it does not meet the onshore study requirements and is not registered with CRICOS.
The 2026 indicative first year fee is AUD $33,984. Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) are not available for this course.
Yes. The Graduate Diploma in Clinical Research is part of a nested suite of courses. You can progress to the Master of Clinical Research (3 years part-time), which can also serve as a pathway to a PhD as it satisfies the 25-point research credit to PhD admission. Alternatively, students may exit early with a Graduate Certificate in Clinical Research if they do not complete the full Graduate Diploma.
Yes, the Graduate Diploma in Clinical Research can be studied full time over 1 year or part time over 2 years, offering flexibility for working professionals.
Application
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Step 02
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Step 03
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