Qualified professionals are needed for clinical trials positions to meet the needs of rapidly expanding pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. The Certificate Program in Clinical Research and Trials will provide the core competencies and skills needed by professionals in the field of clinical trials. The Program will train individuals in administration, coordination, and management of clinical research studies for the development of new drugs, medical devices, and treatment regimens. This certificate is complimentary to the Human Clinical Investigation: Theory.
The objectives of this certificate option are:
- To introduce the roles and responsibilities of investigators and sponsors
- To educate on the regulations governing clinical research
- To train for the management of a clinical trial
Core Courses |
| GC 625 |
Drug Development |
2 credits |
| GC 630 |
Fundamentals of Clinical Trials (GC 660 is pre-requisite) |
3 credits |
GC 635
GC 617
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Fundamentals of Clinical Trial Management – OR –
Management of Pharmaceutical Drug Development Projects
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2 credits
2 credits |
GC 660 |
Statistical Methods of Data Analysis |
3 credits |
| Core Total |
10 credits |
Select 5 Credits from the Following * |
GC 510 |
Database Design and Management |
2 credits |
GC 610 |
Strategic Management: Increasing R&D Productivity
by Creating Value |
2 credits |
| GC 617 |
Management of Pharmaceutical Drug Development Projects |
2 credits |
GC 640 |
Research Ethics and Responsible Conduct |
1 credit |
GC 650 |
Economic Analysis of Healthcare Interventions |
3 credits |
| GC 670 |
Applied Regression Models |
2 credits |
| GC 720 |
Scientific Writing |
2 credits |
| Elective Total |
5 credits |
| Certificate Total |
15 credits |
Who May Attend
Persons with scientific/medical background or experience who are interested in careers in clinical research. Persons who may benefit from University study in this program include study coordinators, clinical trial center staff, physicians, medical directors, biomedical scientists, research scientists, nurses and allied health professionals, statisticians, pharmacists, IRB monitors, and others seeking to enhance or develop their clinical and research skills. Pharmaceutical, biotechnology, device industry personnel who desire a career in clinical research may also find this program useful.
* Suggested electives. Other courses may be substituted upon approval
Further information
Please contact Eleanor Gorman, Assistant Coordinator for Master's Programs in the Basic Sciences, by e-mail or by telephone at 215 503-5799.
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