Clinical Trials Research
Degree resolutions
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Master of Clinical Trials Research
These resolutions must be read in conjunction with applicable University By-laws, Rules and policies including (but not limited to) the University of Sydney (Coursework) Rule 2000 (the 'Coursework Rule'), the Resolutions of the Faculty, the University of Sydney (Student Appeals against Academic Decisions) Rule 2006 (as amended) and the Academic Board policies on Academic Dishonesty and Plagiarism.
Course resolutions
1 Course codes
Code | Course title |
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KG020 |
Graduate Certificate in Clinical Trials Research |
KF061 | Graduate Diploma in Clinical Trials Research |
KC096 | Master of Clinical Trials Research |
2 Attendance pattern
3 Master's type
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The master's degrees in these resolutions are advanced learning master's courses, as defined by the Coursework Rule.
4 Cross-faculty management
(1)
Candidates in Clinical Trials Research courses will be under the general supervision of the Faculty of Medicine and will be governed by the resolutions of the Faculty of Medicine.
(2)
Candidates in Clinical Trials Practice courses will be under the general supervision of the Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery and will be governed by the resolutions of the Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery.
(3)
The Deans of the Faculty of Medicine and the Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery shall jointly exercise authority in any matter concerned with the combined course units not otherwise dealt with in these resolutions.
5 Embedded courses in this sequence
(2)
Providing candidates satisfy the admission requirements for each stage, a candidate may progress to the award of any of the courses in this sequence. Only the longest award completed will be conferred.
6 Admission to candidature
(1)
Available places will be offered to qualified applicants according to the following admission criteria. In exceptional circumstances the dean may admit applicants without this qualification who, in the opinion of the Faculty, have qualifications, evidence of experience and achievement sufficient to successfully undertake the award.
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a bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification.
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a bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification;
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completion of the requirements of the embedded Graduate Certificate in Clinical Trials Research from the University of Sydney;
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a Graduate Certificate in Clinical Trials Practice from the University of Sydney, or equivalent qualification.
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a bachelor's degree with a first or second class honours in a relevant discipline from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification;
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a Graduate Certificate in Clinical Trials Practice from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification;
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a graduate diploma in a relevant discipline from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification;
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completion of the requirements of the embedded Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Clinical Trials Research from the University of Sydney, or equivalent qualification.
7 Requirements for award
(1)
The units of study that may be taken for the courses are set out in the Table of Units of Study: Clinical Trials Research
(2)
To qualify for the award of the Graduate Certificate in Clinical Trials Research a candidate must successfully complete 24 credit points of core units of study.
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To qualify for the award of the Graduate Diploma in Clinical Trials Research, a candidate must successfully complete 36 credit points of core units of study
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To qualify for the award of the Master of Clinical Trials Research, a candidate must successfully complete 48 credit points, including:
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Candidates are required to attend clinical simulation and fieldwork as prescribed. Where appropriate, the Faculty may require individual candidates to undertake further or remedial theoretical, clinical or practical study in addition to the above requirements.
8 Credit
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Students in the Graduate Diploma in Clinical Trials Research and Master of Clinical Trials Research who have previously completed the Graduate Certificate in Clinical Trials Practice, Graduate Diploma in Clinical Trials Practice or Master of Clinical Trials Practice may be granted up to a maximum of 12 credit points of credit toward the new award for units of study undertaken in the previous courses. Credit shall otherwise be granted in accordance with the Coursework Rule.