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Coursework degrees

Graduate Diploma in Clinical Research Methods 0702 1 year FT Alfred Applicants must have an in an appropriate First Semester 35,460 C This course equips clinicians and professionals discipline and relevant professional experience. The department will (February) with skills in clinical research methodology associated individually assess applications from students without a degree who with epidemiology. Students gain a detailed understanding have extensive professional experience. of epidemiology and biostatistics to a level that enables critical and detailed appraisal of epidemiological literature, and the conduct of projects requiring epidemiological and biostatistical expertise. This course articulates with the Master of Clinical Epidemiology and can lead to the Master of Public Health.

Graduate Diploma in Health Service Management 2314 1 Year FT Alfred Applicants must have an undergraduate degree in an appropriate First Semester 19,750 C This course provides medical or health professionals with discipline and relevant professional experience. The department will (February) the skills necessary to manage clinical systems. individually assess applications from students without a degree who The degree gives a broad framework from which to manage have extensive professional experience. clinical health care with attention to human resources, finances, information management, medico-legal, political, cultural, economic, ethical, industrial, technological and psychosocial issues.

Graduate Diploma in International Health 1884 1 year FT Alfred Applicants must have an undergraduate degree in an appropriate First Semester 35,460 C This course provides medical and health professionals with discipline and relevant professional experience. The department will (February) the skills necessary to design, implement and evaluate individually assess applications from students without a degree who programs that address the major public health priorities of have extensive professional experience. communities in developing countries. Public health issues are presented in the broader context of economic and social development, stressing cultural, political, gender and environmental influences, and the impact of armed conflict and population migration. The program is offered in collaboration with the Michael Kirby Centre for Public Health and Human Rights and the Centre for International Health Unit of the Macfarlane Burnet Centre for Medical Research. Course content is largely based on field experiences gained in a range of health development projects in more than 20 countries in Asia, the Pacific and Africa. This course can lead to the Master of International Health and/or the Master of Public Health.

Graduate Diploma in Occupational and Environmental 0160 1 year FT Alfred Applicants must have an undergraduate degree in an appropriate First Semester 35,460 C Health discipline and relevant professional experience. The department (February) This course gives health professional the attitudes, skills and will individually assess applications from those without a degree knowledge necessary to provide preventive health services who have extensive relevant professional experience. to reduce the health impact of disease and injury resulting from workplace and community factors. The course caters for the special needs of medical practitioners, nurses, allied health personnel, scientists and OHS managers. The course articulates with the Master of Occupational and Environmental Health or can lead to the Master of Public Health. Students are required to complete compulsory block requirements each semester.

Graduate Diploma in Reproductive Sciences 0101 1 year FT Clayton Students require a bachelor’s degree in nursing or biological, First Semester 30,760 A The course provides a broad knowledge and practical medical, paramedical, agricultural or veterinary sciences, or (February) training in the applications of reproductive biology to current equivalent qualifications or experience in the reproductive sciences human clinical and veterinary , and explores social gained after completing a pass degree in another field. (BSc should and ethical issues raised by the use of these techniques. include a major field of study in: anatomy, biology, biochemistry, The course also provides an opportunity for those genetics, pharmacology, physiology, microbiology, interested in expanding or refreshing their understanding or zoology). of reproduction and development to update their knowledge. On completion of the course, students will be able to demonstrate a thorough theoretical understanding of human and animal reproductive sciences and demonstrate practical techniques currently in use in human medical and veterinary reproductive sciences. Students who pass all units for this course and achieve an overall grade average of distinction (70 per cent) or above may qualify for admission into higher degrees by research (HDR).

Master of Clinical Embryology 2309 1 year FT Clayton Students should have a , veterinary science First Semester 33,500 A This 12-month, intensive course provides students with degree, Bachelor of Science degree (with honours – first class or (February) the essential postgraduate knowledge and practical skills upper second class) or the equivalent professional experience in necessary to contribute competently to human infertility embryology or reproductive biology gained following a pass degree. clinical services. Theoretical and practical skills are This is an intensive course where you will undertake more than presented in the broad context of the regulations and the Standard annual load of 48 credit points in one calendar year. the ethical considerations that apply to human IVF, both Therefore the fee quoted is an indicative total course fee, calculated nationally and internationally, along with the quality control using the total course credit points. procedures required to ensure maximum success for IVF patients. The guidelines, protocols and regulations that steer and control human infertility services are also presented. In addition to attending lectures and self-directed study, students are required to undertake continual practical skills training and also students will undertake a minor research project. Students will not only be equipped with practical skills required for work in an IVF laboratory but also gain a greater understanding of research applications within the field of reproductive or developmental biology. Research- related tasks contribute to the overall assessment for specific coursework units.

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Master of Clinical Midwifery 3565 1.5 years FT Peninsula Applicants should normally hold a Bachelor and/or Graduate First Semester 25,980 B The Master of Clinical Midwifery offers students the ability to Diploma of Midwifery or a Bachelor of Nursing . Applicants for the (February) customise elements of their learning to meet their individual pre-registration stream will be required to have a minimum of one Second Semester personal, professional and midwifery community needs. years full-time equivalent clinical nursing experience. Applicants (July) The course offers two study streams: one for registered who hold a Certificate of Midwifery and who satisfy minimum midwives designed to provide higher degree studies and the standards for university entry will be required to undertake the other for registered nurses to obtain a professional midwifery following graduate diploma units (MID5003 and MID5004) qualification at Master’s degree level. prior to progressing to the master’s course.

Master of Clinical Research Methods 2311 1.5 years FT Alfred Applicants must have an undergraduate degree in an appropriate First Semester 35,460 C Clinical epidemiology attempts to answer questions relevant discipline and relevant professional experience. The department (February) to the daily practice of medicine and other health sciences will individually assess applications from students without a degree and to improve patient care. This course assists health who have extensive professional experience. professionals to make rational evidence-based decisions in clinical practice and undertake small clinical research projects. It focuses on individuals or groups of patients in clinical settings. Above all, graduates should be able to critically evaluate their own efforts and the efforts of others towards the achievement of better health outcomes. Students may exit from the course with the Graduate Diploma in Clinical Research Methods (0702) or the in Clinical Research Methods (3416). Students who successfully complete the research stream and achieve an overall average of HD may apply to progress to a PhD or other Higher Degree by Research.

Master of Health Services Management 2872 1.5 years FT Alfred Students must have an undergraduate degree in an appropriate First Semester 35,460 C Management of health services is engaging health discipline and relevant professional experience. The department (February) professionals, as responsibility for the delivery of effective will individually assess applications from students without a degree and efficient health care has become more important. This who have extensive professional experience. course provides management training tailored to the specific needs of health care professionalsworking as a medical or general hospital administrators, clinicians, quality assurance managers, team leaders, senior nursing administrators, unit managers, case managers or general task coordinators within the health care system. Students may be eligible to exit from the Master’s with the Graduate Diploma in Health Services Management (2314) or the Graduate Certificate in Health Services Management (2870).

Master of International Health 3874 1.5 years FT Alfred Applicants must have an undergraduate degree in an appropriate First Semester 20,520 C This course provides participants with the skills necessary discipline and relevant professional experience. The department (February) to design, implement and evaluate major public health will individually consider applications from students without a programs in developing countries. This program is offered in degree who have extensive professional experience. collaboration with the Michael Kirby Centre for Public Health and Human Rights and the Centre for International Health Unit, MacFarlane Burnet Institute for Medical Research and Public Health. Course content is largely based on field experiences gained in health development projects in more than 20 countries in Asia, the Pacific and Africa. Students learn about human rights, ethics, law and development. Public health issues are presented in the broader context of economic and social development, stressing cultural, political, gender and environmental influences, and the impact of armed conflict and population migration. Students may be eligible to exit from the Master’s with the Graduate Diploma in International Health (1884).

Master of Nursing 1250 1.5 years FT Peninsula Students should have a Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent with a First Semester 25,980 B This course prepares advanced practice nurses with high level of achievement, and relevant registration (eg Registered (February) leadership skills to plan, implement, coordinate and evaluate Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency) or Second Semester health care, as well as formulate policy for a diverse and equivalent. Applicants who wish to undertake some clinical streams (July) multicultural society. Graduates will be well equipped to of study will be required to have registration with the Australian contribute to the health of individuals, families, communities Health Practitioner Regulation Agency and appropriate clinical and the development of the profession. The program is employment in an approved clinical agency. designed using flexible teaching delivery options and provides for a range of individual career pathways, including nursing or management positions within industry, government or independent professional practice. Early exit options at Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma are available.

Master of Nursing Practice 3966 1.8 years FT Clayton, Gippsland To be eligible for admission into the Master of Nursing Practice First Semester 33,500 G The Master of Nursing Practice will provide a professional (graduate entry) an individual will have an undergraduate degree (February) nursing qualification for individuals who have gained (for example a BSc or BA) from a recognised university. In addition, Second Semester an undergraduate degree. This program builds on prior applicants will need to demonstrate evidence of previous tertiary (July) knowledge and skills and facilitates the development of level study of a minimum of one 6cp unit of study in human biology* professional nursing practice through engagement with or a related area. expert clinical nurses, contemporary nursing theory and One six-credit-point unit of human biology from any recognised evidence. tertiary institution or the Monash Human Biology short course which has been assessed as equivalent to this requirement.

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Master of Occupational and Environmental Health 2312 1.5 years FT Alfred Applicants must have an undergraduate degree in an appropriate First Semester 35,460 C Industry, government and communities are becoming discipline and relevant professional experience. The department (February) increasingly concerned about the high human and will individually assess applications from students without a degree economic impact of workplace injury and disease and the who have extensive professional experience. potential for industrial activity to affect the health of the community. Trained occupational health professionals and OHS managers are required to provide expert advice and to develop preventative programs to reduce this toll. This course is particularly suitable for medical practitioners, nurses, allied health personnel, scientists and occupational health and safety managers. The degree is recognised by the Australasian Faculty of and the Australian College of Occupational Health Nurses. Students may be eligible to exit from the Master with the Graduate Certificate in Occupational Health (2868) or the Graduate Diploma in Occupational and Environmental Health (0160).

Master of Public Health 0046 1.5 years FT Alfred Applicants must have an undergraduate degree in an appropriate First Semester 35,460 C This 12-unit course provides students with the full range discipline and relevant professional experience. The department (February) of quantitative, analytical and communication skills will individually consider applications from students without a necessary to work in the broad domain of public health. degree who have extensive professional experience. It especially focuses on developing skills in the quantitative methods of the population-based health sciences and their problem-solving application for primary care provision both in Australia and for developing countries. Students can exit with a Graduate Diploma or Graduate Certificate providing the approved selection of units are completed.

Master of Social Work (Qualifying) 3969 2 years FT Caulfield Applicants must have successfully completed an undergraduate First Semester 22,910 B The MSW (Qualifying) curriculum meets the Australian degree at a recognised university. The AASW also requires (February) Association of Social Workers (AASW) requirements and applicants for social work courses to have completed undergraduate builds on Monash Social Work areas of strength, especially studies of the individual and society prior to their entry into a in gender studies, sustainability, child wellbeing and health. social work degree. The Monash Department of Social Work The degree includes considerable emphasis on community stipulates that prerequisite undergraduate studies must include the engagement and leadership, and provides opportunities successful completion of two semesters in studies of the individual to work with organisations to complete projects and and two semesters in studies of society. Studies of the individual research. The MSW (Qualifying) is a coursework degree with would include units in psychology, human development, genetics, theoretical skills development and supervised professional personality, psychopathology, or studies of individual theorists practice units. The course provides opportunities for in these areas. Studies of society include topics like sociology, group-based research and integration of theory and practice. anthropology, philosophy, history, gender studies, politics, and Theoretical content builds on knowledge acquired by multicultural studies. If the number of applicants exceeds the graduates in previous higher education, while social work number of places available, past academic standing will be a factor skills components and professional practice units introduce in selection. students to contemporary social work practice.

Research degrees

Doctor of Medicine (supervised) 3852 4 years FT Alfred, Baker, Applicants must hold a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Throughout 37,640 K The (MD) is a research degree that may 8 years PT Bendigo, Box Hill, (MBBS) from Monash University, and research training the year be undertaken in the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Burnet, Caulfield, that the Graduate Research Committee is satisfied is equivalent Sciences in any of the faculty’s principle research areas Clayton, Florey, to honours 1 or honours 2A, or other qualifications which, in the and strengths. Candidates in the MD (supervised) mode Gippsland, Mhri, opinion of the committee, are equivalent or a satisfactory substitute. undertake a research project under the direct supervision Mmc, Moe, of a member of the academic staff. The work undertaken Murdoch, Notting as part of this research degree must constitute a significant Hill, Peninsula, contribution to the knowledge and understanding of a field of Peter Mac, Phi, study of direct concern to the faculty, and must demonstrate Southbank, Svi, the capacity of the candidate to carry out independent Wehi research.

Doctor of Philosophy 0047 4 years FT Alfred, Baker, Applicants must hold a master’s degree by research or a bachelor’s Throughout 37,640 K The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is a research degree that Bendigo, Box Hill, degree with honours 1 or honours 2A from Monash University,or the year may be undertaken in the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Burnet, Caulfield, have qualifications which in the opinion of the Graduate Research Health Sciences in any of the faculty’s principal research Clayton, Florey, Committee are equivalent or a satisfactory substitute. areas and strengths. Candidates undertake a research Gippsland, Mhri, project under the direct supervision of a member of the Mmc, Moe, academic staff. The work undertaken as part of this research Murdoch, Notting degree must constitute a significant contribution to the Hill, Peninsula, knowledge and understanding of a field of study of direct Peter Mac, Phi, concern to the faculty, and must demonstrate the capacity Southbank, Svi, of the candidate to carry out independent research. Wehi

Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Neuropsychology 2932 4 years FT Caulfield, Clayton, Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree with honours 1 or First Semester 37,640 K The Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Neuropsychology Mmc honours 2A in psychology from Monash University, or have (February) (DPsych) is a research degree. Candidates undertake a qualifications which in the opinion of the Graduate Research research project under the direct supervision of a member of Committee are equivalent for a satificatory substitute. the academic staff. The discipline of clinical neuropsychology The bachelor’s degree must be accredited by the Australian attempts to understand the basis of cognition, behaviour Psychology Accreditation Council. In addition to their academic and emotion in the assessment of children and adults with record, applicants will be selected on the basis of their personal neurological disorders. A feature of the Doctor of Psychology suitability for clinical psychology, with factors such as referees (DPsych) in Clinical Neuropsychology course is that training reports and presentation at a selection interview considered. in clinical neuropsychology is extended through specialisation in a choice of areas, including rehabilitation, child and adolescent neuropsychology, geriatric neuropsychology, psychiatric neuropsychology and forensic psychology.

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Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology 2116 4 years FT Caulfield, Clayton, Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree with honours 1 or First Semester 37,640 K The Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology (DPsych) is Mmc honours 2A in psychology from Monash University, or have (February) a research degree. Candidates undertake a research project qualifications which in the opinion of the Research Graduate under the direct supervision of a member of the academic School Committee are equivalent or a satisfactory substitute. staff. This course prepares psychologists for research The bachelor’s degree must be accredited by the Australian in applied areas of psychology and to work as clinical Psychology Accreditation Council. In addition to their academic psychologists in the assessment and treatment of adults and record, applicants will be selected on the basis of their personal children with relatively severe emotional and/or behavioural suitability for clinical psychology, with factors such as referees disorders. A feature of the program is that training in clinical reports and presentation at a selection interview considered. psychology is extended through coursework in a choice of areas, including child, adolescent and family psychology; forensic psychology; and health/medical psychology.

Doctor of Public Health 3403 4 years FT Alfred, Burnet, Applicants must have a Master of Public Health with an overall First Semester 37,640 K The Doctor of Public Health (DPH)is a research degree. Caulfield, Clayton average distinction result or a bachelor degree with honours 1 (February) Candidates undertake a research project uner the direct or honours 2A in a health discipline from Monash University, or Second Semester supervision of a member of the academic staff. The course have qualifications which in the opinion of the Graduate Research (July) provides training in both the theory and practice of public Committee are equivalent or a satisfactory substitute. Applicants health, equipping students to enter careers in Australian must also have a minimum two years work experience in the field or international public health systems. The course covers of public health, and must, to the satisfaction of the Graduate epidemiology, public health practice and research. Research Committee be suitable for the role of a professional working in public health.

Master of Biomedical Science 2977 2 years FT Alfred, Baker, Applicants must hold a relevant bachelors degree with honours Throughout 37,640 K The Master of Biomedical Science (MBiomedSci) is a Box Hill, Burnet, 1, honours 2A or upper honours 2B (65%) or have satisfactorily the year research degree that may be undertaken in the Faculty Caulfield, Clayton, completed the Master of Biomedical Science (Part 1) with of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences in any of the Florey, Mhri, honours 1, honours 2A or upper honours 2B (65%) or have other faculty’s principle biomedical research areas and strengths. Mmc, Murdoch, qualifications or experience deemed equivalent or a satisfactory Candidates undertake a research project under the direct Peter Mac, Phi, substitute by the faculty board. supervision of a member of the academic staff. The work Southbank, Svi, undertaken as part of this research degree must constitute a Wehi significant contribution to the knowledge and understanding of a field of study of direct concern to the faculty, and must demonstrate the capacity of the candidate to carry out independent research.

Master of Biomedical Science (Part 1) 2970 1 year FT Alfred, Baker, Applicants must have qualified for a pass degree in a relevant field First Semester 37,640 K The Master of Biomedical Science (Part 1) is a qualifying Bendigo, Box Hill, at a standard deemed appropriate by the faculty board and not have (February) degree that may be undertaken in the Faculty of Medicine, Burnet, Caulfield, failed an honours attempt in the degree, or training and experience Second Semester Nursing and Health Sciences in any of the faculty’s research Clayton, Florey, deemed a satisfactory substitute by the faculty board. Admission (July) areas and strengths. Candidates undertake a major research Mhri, Mmc, Moe, to the course requires at least a credit grade average (60 per cent project under the direct supervision of a member of the Murdoch, Notting plus) in 24 points (or half the year) of relevant third-year units. academic staff. Hill, Peter Mac, Phi, Southbank, Svi, Wehi

Master of Nursing (Research) 1396 2 years FT Clayton, Gippsland, Applicants must hold a Bachelor of Nursing with honours 1, honours Throughout 29,570 K The Master of Nursing (Research) is a research degree. Peninsula 2A or upper honours 2B (65%) or hold qualifications deemed the year Candidates undertake a research project under the direct equivalent by the faculty board. supervision of a member of the academic staff. The work undertaken as part of this research degree must constitute a significant contribution to the knowledge and understanding of a field of study of direct concern to the faculty, and must demonstrate the capacity of the candidate to carry out independent research.

Master of Philosophy 3438 2 years FT Alfred, Baker, Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree with honours 1, honours Throughout 37,640 K The Master of Philosophy (MPhil) is a research degree that Bendigo, Box Hill, 2A or upper honours 2B (65%) or have qualifications which in the the year may be undertaken in the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Burnet, Caulfield, opinion of the Graduate Research Committee are equivalent or a Health Sciences in any of the faculty’s principle research Clayton, Florey, satisfactory substitute. areas and strengths. Candidates undertake a research Gippsland, Mhri, project under the direct supervision of a member of the Mmc, Moe, academic staff. The work undertaken as part of this research Murdoch, Notting degree must constitute a significant contribution to the Hill, Peninsula, knowledge and understanding of a field of study of direct Peter Mac, Phi, concern to the faculty, and must demonstrate the capacity Southbank, Svi, of the candidate to carry out independent research. Wehi

Master of Reproductive Sciences 0100 2 years FT Clayton, Mmc, Phi Applicants must hold a relevant bachelors degree in science with First Semester 37,640 K The Master of Reproductive Sciences (MRepSci) is a honours 1, honours 2A or upper honours 2B (65%); or the Graduate (February) research degree. Candidates undertake a research project Diploma in Reproductive Sciences with a minimum average grade of under the direct supervision of a member of the academic (65%); or have other qualifications or experience which the faculty staff. The work undertaken as part of this research degree board deems equivalent or a satisfactory substitute. must constitute a significant contribution to the knowledge and understanding of a field of study of direct concern to the faculty, and must demonstrate the capacity of the candidate to carry out independent research. The Master of Reproductive Science provides medical and health professionals with advanced theoretical understanding and research training in the applications of reproductive biology, including emerging biotechnologies, to clinical human and . Research may be undertaken in areas of human reproduction, animal reproduction, women’s health, fetal and neonatal physiology, embryology, molecular and cellular and reproductive toxicology.

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Master of Social Work (Research) 2698 2 years FT Caulfield, Clayton, Applicants must hold a relevant bachelors degree with honours Throughout 25,970 K The Master of Social Work (Research) is a research degree. Notting Hill 1, honours 2A or upper honours 2B (65%), in a relevant field; or the year Candidates undertake a research project under the direct a master’s degree in a relevant field with an approved research supervision of a member of the academic staff. The work component; or have other qualification or experience deemed undertaken as part of this research degree must constitute a equivalent or a satisfactory substitute by the faculty board. significant contribution to the knowledge and understanding of a field of study of direct concern to the faculty, and must demonstrate the capacity of the candidate to carry out independent research. Specialist areas of research include casework, child abuse and protection, community health and services, corrections, ethnic welfare, family and children’s courts, family intervention, family violence, policy development, poverty, residential care, women and social work, the welfare lobby, drug law reform, child abuse and the media, and aged care. The profession of social work aims to assist people to develop their full potential. Social workers help people with personal and social problems to access community resources and develop community support networks.

Master of Surgery 3443 1.5 years FT Alfred, Box Hill, An applicant must have qualified not less than two years previously Throughout 37,640 K The Master of Surgery is a research degree. Candidates Clayton, Mmc for the degrees of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery the year undertake a research project under the direct supervision (MBBS) or equivalent at Monash University or another university of a member of the academic staff. The work undertaken approved by the faculty board. An applicant must also intend to as part of this research degree must constitute a significant pursue a career in surgery or have applied for or been accepted contribution to the knowledge and understanding of a field of into the Surgical Education and Training program of the Royal study of direct concern to the faculty, and must demonstrate Australasian College of Surgeons or an equivalent surgical training the capacity of the candidate to carry out independent program approved by the faculty board; or hold a Fellowship of research. the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons or equivalent higher surgical qualification as approved by the faculty board. In addition, an applicant must have been substantially engaged, since qualifying for the degree of Bachelor of Surgey or its equivalent, in the practice and study of surgery or scientific work relevant to the practice of surgery to the satisfaction of the faculty board.

English language level: Please see page 58–59 for detailed requirements.

Campus information Alfred – The Alfred Hospital MHRI – Mental Health Research Institute PHI – Prince Henry’s Institute Baker – Baker IDI Heart & Diabetes Institute MMC – Monash Medical Centre Southbank – Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine Bendigo – Bendigo Regional Clinical School Moe – Gippsland Regional Clinical School SVI – St Vincent’s Hospital. Box Hill – Box Hill Hospital Murdoch – Murdoch Childrens Research Institute WEHI – Walter and Eliza Hall Institute Burnet – Burnet Institute Notting Hill – Monash University, Notting Hill Campus Florey – Howard Florey Institute Peter Mac – Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre

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