Online Graduate Certificate in Clinical Trials

Designed to be accessible by those with a Science background, who wish to gain a competitive employment advantage in order to pursue a career in bio-pharmaceutical research, biotechnology, or within the medical device sector. 

To complete the UCD Grad Cert in Clinical Trials you will

• Participate in eight months of Study
• Earn 30 ECTS credits
• Complete 3 different modules
• Successfully pass all assessments and examination

You will need to successfully complete the following 3 modules, to generate 30 ECTS credits

• Clinical Trials
• Data Management & Biostatistics
• Clinical Trial Management

Autumn Core Modules

• MDCS41970 Module Descriptor: Clinical Trial Management Online (10 credits)
• MDCS41980 Module Descriptor: Clinical Trials Online (10 credits)

Spring Core Modules

• MDCS41990 Module Descriptor: Biostatistics & Data Management Online (10 credits)

• Applicants must possess a Level 8 degree or equivalent in any Science, Health Science, or a related discipline
• Applicants will be assessed for entry to the programme based on undergraduate performance and final degree award
• Subject to a large volume applicants meeting the essential and preferred criteria, random selection may apply
• Applicants may be asked to participate in an Interview
• Subject to availability, consideration will be given to graduates of non- science degrees who have subsequent postgraduate experience
• As the clinical research industry is global demonstrated proficiency in another language may be considered positively

Online applications are now open for September enrolment.

• The next intake for the Online Graduate Certificate in Clinical Trials is September
• Click this link and follow the steps outlined
• The “Application Type” is Graduate Taught Courses  
• Fill in your personal details, and when asked about the “Programme Choice”, select (1) PT X787^**. The corresponding fee will be applied
• Next, enter details of any third level institutions you have attended and professional qualifications you have attained in the “Academic Background” section
• Having paid the application fee and received an e-mail receipt, you must continue to complete the application process by pressing “submit”. An e-mail confirming successful application will be sent to you within 24 hours. A detailed, step-by step guide to the online application process is available here
• You can track the status of your documentation online. Log in to your account & click on your submitted application. This will bring up an application summary. The application requirements are listed at the end of the summary
• If you have any problems or queries with the online application process, email: onlineapps@ucd.ie or telephone: + 353 1 716 1476

The UCD Graduate programme is a highly innovative way of providing training to graduates in science and medicine. The programme rapidly brings participants to a situation in which they are highly attractive to employers and it dramatically shortens their training time once employed. We at ICON have employed a high proportion of the graduates from this programme and look forward to continuing to do so. We believe that it gives us and indeed Ireland a significant competitive advantage as well as serving our graduates well.

Prof Brendan Buckley, former Chief Medical Officer, ICON Plc

A large number of graduates have sent in feed back on progression in their careers since completing this course, many are in pharma research. This course is a great way of upskilling within your job or if you wish to move into a new area of clinical trials. This innovative training programme is delivered entirely online where the class room comes to you, you can progress through the course at a pace that fits in with your work and other commitments.

For more information on course fees please visit the Fees & Grants Office website.

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