Master of Clinical Science

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The Master of Clinical Science is available by 100% research or, by mixed research and 15 units coursework. The aim of the Master of Clinical Science degree is to train students in research methodologies and techniques associated with evidence-based healthcare and in the critical evaluation of evidence and research.

The degree is for clinicians with at least two years experience and an interest in conducting high quality systematic reviews and in the translation of evidence into action in health policy and clinical practice.

To be eligible for entry to the program, students must have a minimum of two years approved professional work experience, in addition to completing one of the degrees of the University of Adelaide listed below at a satisfactory standard; qualifications from other institutions will also be accepted where the program of study undertaken and the academic standard reached are accepted as equivalent by the Research Education and Development Committee:

• The degrees of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, or
• A degree of Bachelor of Nursing, or
• A degree of Bachelor of Dental Surgery, or
• A Bachelor degree in an appropriate field of study, or
• A relevant Master by Coursework degree, or
• A relevant Master by Research degree.

International Students

As with the Master of Philosophy, international students are required to undertake the mixed research and coursework stream of the Program and to complete the core IBP-R courses taught by RED, together with discipline specific electives to the total value of 15 units.