Master of Health and Clinical Research

Overview

The Master of Health and Clinical Research program is a Higher Degree by Research pathway for professionals in any health field, giving graduates specialised knowledge and skills for research, and is a pathway to studying a PhD.

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Fast facts

Duration: 1.5 years

Delivery mode:
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Location:
Bedford Park

Availability:
Full-time
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Start dates:
March

SATAC code: N/A

Annual indicative fees:
To be advised

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Why study Health and Clinical Sciences at Flinders

Access excellent research facilities
Collaborate with health and industry partners
Work with expert supervisors with both national and international experience
Participate in a wide range of research training opportunities
Progress your studies with opportunities to continue to PhD

Your career

Graduates can strengthen their career in a health or industry setting areas such as the government sector, private or corporate consulting sectors, academia and research institutions.

What you will study

The Master of Health and Clinical Research program is an 18-unit course of advanced coursework topics followed by a time-based, supervised research project culminating in an externally-examined thesis.

The program of study includes topics in communicating research, research design and ethics in health and clinical settings and research methods in heath and clinical settings. An elective topic at postgraduate level in an area related to the research topic is also included.

Students who successfully complete the course will be eligible to apply for admission to a PhD.

Entry requirements

To be accepted for admission to the Master of Health and Clinical Research, an applicant must:

have a bachelor's degree with Honours from an Australian university (which must include relevant studies and field of research), or the equivalent qualification as approved by the relevant authorised delegate, or a bachelor's degree with five years of clinical or industry work experience, and
meet the English language requirements specified by the University, and
satisfy the University that they are reasonably likely to be able to successfully complete the requirements of the award within the maximum duration.

Exceptions can be approved in accordance with the Higher Degrees by Research Policy.

Applicants must read the course application information, then contact the Course Coordinator Associate Professor Chris Barr.

Course Application Information

How to apply

Review the course rule

Check your eligibility

Find a research supervisor

Find out about scholarships and fees

Prepare your application

Apply now

Entry requirements

To be accepted for admission to the Master of Health and Clinical Research, an applicant must:

have a bachelor’s degree with Honours from an Australian university (which must include relevant studies and field of research), or the equivalent qualification as approved by the relevant authorised delegate, or a bachelor's degree with five years of clinical or industry work experience, and
meet the English language requirements specified by the University, and
satisfy the University that they are reasonably likely to be able to successfully complete the requirements of the award within the maximum duration.

Exceptions can be approved in accordance with the Higher Degrees by Research Policy.

Applicants must read the course application information, then contact the Course Coordinator Associate Professor Chris Barr.

English language requirements

How to apply

Review the course rule

Check your eligibility

Find a research supervisor

Find out about scholarships and fees

Prepare your application

Apply now

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