Clinical Trials - M5036
Graduate diploma
The Graduate Diploma of Clinical Trials is a comprehensive program designed to equip you with the essential knowledge and skills needed to design, conduct, and analyse clinical trials. Our course is especially beneficial if you're a healthcare professional, researcher, or someone looking to transition into the clinical trials industry.
Clinical trials are the backbone of evidence-based medicine, playing a pivotal role in developing new therapies, drugs, and medical devices. Clinical trials contribute to scientific knowledge and medical advancements, addressing unmet medical needs and leading to innovative healthcare solutions. They are essential for advancing medical research, improving patient care, and ensuring healthcare interventions are backed by solid scientific evidence.
At a glance
Course Details
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Start date |
First Semester (February), Second Semester (July) |
Qualification |
Graduate Diploma of Clinical Trials |
Entry Requirements
You need to satisfy the following entrance requirements to be considered for entry to this course.
Minimum Entry Requirements (Domestic students)
Qualifications
An Australian Bachelor degree (or equivalent) with 2 years of relevant work experience*
OR
An Australian Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a cognate discipline **
OR
Monash Graduate Certificate of Clinical Trials with minimum WAM of 60%
*Relevant work experience in the field of health, public health, or clinical research, e.g. government, policy, provider such as hospital, clinic, non-government organisation (NGO), academic or research institution, consulting, pharmacist and pharmaceutical company etc.
**Cognate disciplines include medicine, nursing, allied health sciences, biomedical sciences, health sciences, public health, pharmacological sciences
English requirements
Applicants must also meet the English language requirements.
University entrance requirements
Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.
Extra Requirements
Applicants must submit a curriculum vitae (CV) with references for verification of relevant work experience, or a statement from the employer to substantiate the period of employment for the application to be assessed.
The course structure and progression map can be viewed in the Handbook.
Making the application
Future students
Current Monash students
No, this course does not allow transfers.
Self assess for credit eligibility
Check for study credit using the "Credit search" link on the Credit for prior study page.
Fees
Fees are subject to change annually.
Full fee
Fees are per 48 credit points which represents a standard full-time course load for a year. The fees for 2026 are:
A$35,100
Fee assistance
As a full fee-paying student, you may be eligible to apply for the optional FEE-HELP to assist you to pay all or part of your tuition fees.
Scholarships
We offer over 360 types of scholarships, valued at up to $280,000. Some scholarships offer one-off payments while others continue for the length of your course. Learn more about Monash Scholarships.
Other costs and fees
For information on other study costs and fees, see other study costs.