Clinical Trials Research
Course rules
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 2014 (the 'Coursework Rule'), the Coursework Policy 2021 (the 'Coursework Policy'), the Learning and Teaching Policy 2019, the Resolutions of the Faculty, University of Sydney (Student Academic Appeals) Rule 2021, the Academic Honesty in Coursework Policy 2015 and the Academic Honesty Procedures 2016. Current versions of all policies are available from the Policy Register: http://www.sydney.edu.au/policies
Course resolutions
1 Course codes
| Code | Course title |
|---|---|
| GCCLITRR-01 | Graduate Certificate in Clinical Trials Research |
| GNCLITRR-01 | Graduate Diploma in Clinical Trials Research |
| MACLITRR-01 | Master of Clinical Trials Research |
2 Attendance pattern
3 Masters type
0.
The masters degrees in these resolutions are advanced learning masters courses, as defined by the Coursework Policy.
4 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.
5 Admission to candidature
(1)
Available places will be offered to qualified applicants according to the following admission criteria. In exceptional circumstances the Faculty 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.
(2)
a bachelor's degree in a health related discipline from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification.
(3)
a bachelor's degree in a health related discipline from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification;
(3)
completion of the requirements of the embedded Graduate Certificate in Clinical Trials Research from the University of Sydney;
(3)
a Graduate Certificate in Clinical Trials Practice from the University of Sydney, or equivalent qualification.
(4)
a bachelor's degree with a first or second class honours in a health related discipline from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification;
(4)
completion of the requirements of the embedded Graduate Certificate with a credit average in at least 12 credit points of core units of study;
(4)
completion of the requirements of the embedded Graduate Diploma from the University of Sydney, or equivalent qualification;
(4)
or a Graduate Certificate in Clinical Trials Practice with a credit average in at least 12 credit points of core units of study from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification.
6 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.
(3)
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
(4)
To qualify for the award of the Master of Clinical Trials Research, a candidate must successfully complete 48 credit points, including:
(5)
Where appropriate, the Faculty may require individual candidates to undertake further or remedial theoretical, study in addition to the above requirements.
7 Credit
(1)
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, may be granted up to a maximum of 6 credit points of credit toward the new award for units of study undertaken in the previous course. Credit shall otherwise be granted in accordance with the Coursework Rule.