Specialist Certificate in Clinical Research (Biomedical Research Management)
Course Introduction
The Specialist Certificate in Clinical Research (Biomedical Research Management) is aimed at people from medical and allied health professions (such as nurses, pharmacists, physiotherapists etc) and others with a science-based background and qualifications seeking the opportunity to complete specialist formal training in a specific Clinical Research discipline.
Course Objectives
This course provides advanced training for individuals and organisations who want to improve their performance in biomedical research project delivery. The course covers management issues across a range of biotechnology and biomedical project types including drugs, devices and procedures development and clinical trials.
The course will provide managers and researchers with the frameworks, tools and knowledge
to enable:
- More effective management of public or privately funded research
- Better investment recommendations and decisions
- A project team and work environment that delivers successful outcomes
- Projects that deliver commercial/clinical products on time and budget
- Projects designed to manage commercial and technical risks
Graduate Attributes
Students who successfully complete this course will:
- Understand and be conversant with the major activities involved in planning clinical research projects from start to finish
- Understand and be able to develop strategies to manage clinical research projects
- Understand the nuances, rationales, politics, risks and benefits of dealing with a variety of project stakeholders
- Understand the need to comply with regulatory requirements, the processes to fulfill this and be able to identify potential regulatory and legal pitfalls
- Be able to prepare and operate a budget for clinical research projects and adapt the budget for changing circumstances.
- Understand what is required to develop a business plan for the commercial development of the outcomes of clinical research
- Have the knowledge and tools for clinical research project implementation, including ongoing review, adaptation and risk management
- Be aware of a variety of leading edge developments in the biomedical research field
Entry Requirements
An undergraduate degree or equivalent qualification in medicine, an allied health profession, science or social science which is recognised by the University as evidence of adequate preparation for the course plus documented evidence of at least two year’s full-time relevant professional work experience or doctoral study in a medical, scientific or allied health environment.
Course Fee
2008 Fees - $4,200.00
Course Structure
To satisfy the requirements of the Specialist Certificate in Clinical Research (Biomedical Research Management) students will complete subjects accumulating a total of 25 points.
Students will complete:
Biomedical Research Management
Course Coordinator Details
Course Coordinator, Dr Robert Cowan, has been appointed to oversee the course design, delivery, evaluation and ongoing development of the program and to provide a point of contact for course advice and counselling to students.
Delivery Dates
Part 1: 8, 9, 10 & 11 September 2008
Part 2: 13, 14, 15 & 17 October 2008
Course Brochure
This is currently being updated.
Articulation in to higher awards
On successful completion of the Specialist Certificate in Clinical Research (Biomedical Research Management) students will be eligible for 25 points credit towards the planned Graduate Diploma and Masters programs in Clinical Research.
Application Process
Applications are managed by Student Services.