Programme details

Master of Clinical Research

Enhance your professional health career and acquire advanced skills in clinical research.

Course description

Contribute to advancing human health by studying Clinical Research and developing the skills necessary to conduct evidence-based research that enhances medical knowledge.

In this program, you will learn both qualitative and quantitative research methods, and gain expertise in critically evaluating current literature. You will acquire knowledge in designing rigorous studies, conducting ethical clinical trials, addressing cultural considerations in research, and effectively presenting research findings.

Elevate your qualifications with a Master of Clinical Research (MClinRes), building on a Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Research (PGDipClinRes). The Master’s program includes a thesis that typically involves a comprehensive literature review, detailed research methodology description, and preliminary results.

If you have substantial clinical research experience but have not completed the Diploma, you may still qualify for admission to the Master’s program.

You can complete the Master’s degree in one year full-time or extend it to three years part-time. While most students conduct their thesis research under university supervision, you have the option to study at an approved external site; details on how to apply for this are available.

Immigration benefits

This course qualifies for 5 points if applying for residency under the Skilled Migrant Category.

This course may qualify for the following visa rights:
In-study work rights
Partner visitor rights
Partner work rights
Post-study work rights

Career Prospects

Upon completing the program, you’ll have the opportunity to broaden your current role to encompass clinical research or transition into a new career as a clinical researcher within various sectors of the health industry. Potential roles include positions in pharmaceutical companies, hospital clinical trials units, or research institutes.

Entry requirements

-A Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Research
-To be accepted by the programme director as capable of proceeding with the proposed course of study

EL requirement (any one of the following)
– IELTS (Academic):Minimum overall score of 6.5, with no sub-score below 6.0
– TOEFL (Internet-based test): Minimum score of 90, with at least 20 in writing
– Pearson Test of English: Minimum score of 58, with a ‘Communicative’ score of no less than 50
– EAP: Minimum final scores of 4, 4, 5, 5
– Cambridge English Qualifications: C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency with a score of 176 or higher, with each skill score no less than 169
– New Zealand Certificates in English Language (NZCEL): Level 5 (Academic)
– NZAPA: English New Zealand Accredited Pathway Assessment Level 3, with no skill lower than Level 2

Subjects

Credits
120

Duration
1 year

Intakes

February

International fees
46,750

Location

Qualification Type

Study level