Clinical Research/Trials
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 will provide the core competencies and skills needed
by professionals in the field of clinical trials. The Program
will train individuals in initiation, administration, coordination,
and management of clinical research studies for the development
of new drugs, clinical products, and treatment regimens.
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 Issues |
2 credits |
GC 630 |
Fundamentals of Clinical Trials |
3 credits |
GC 635 |
Fundamentals of Clinical Trial Management |
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 640 |
Research Ethics |
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
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