Master of Health and Clinical Research

at Flinders University

The Master of Health and Clinical Research program is an 18-unit course of advanced coursework topics followed by a time-based, supervised research project culminating in an externally-examined thesis.  
 

The program of study includes topics in communicating research, research design and ethics in health and clinical settings and research methods in heath and clinical settings. An elective topic  at postgraduate level in an area related to the research topic is also included.
 

Students who successfully complete the course will be eligible to apply for admission to a PhD.

To be accepted for admission to the Master of Health and Clinical Research, an applicant must:

• have a bachelor’s degree with Honours from an Australian university (which must include relevant studies and field of research), or the equivalent qualification as approved by the relevant authorised delegate, or a bachelor's degree with five years of clinical or industry work experience, and
• meet the English language requirements specified by the University, and
• satisfy the University that they are reasonably likely to be able to successfully complete the requirements of the award within the maximum duration.
   

International students must satisfy our English language proficiency requirements for admission. If your first language is not English you will need to have:
 

• Achieved the required test score for the course you are applying for. The IELTS and equivalent scores to meet the various levels #. IELTS, TOEFL, PTE and Cambridge tests must be taken in a registered testing centre.; or
• Successfully completed an approved secondary or tertiary qualification, taught in the English language in a country where English is the official language or the main language spoken (for up to an overall IELTS of 6.5) with evidence no more than five years old on the proposed date of commencement of the course; or
• Successfully completed a pre-course English program from an approved ELICOS Provider*.

Annual indicative fees :  $37,000

Graduates can strengthen their career in a health or industry setting areas such as the government sector, private or corporate consulting sectors, academia and research institutions.