Clinical Trials Design and Patient Recruitment
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-01-29 | - |
Program Overview
This short course in Clinical Trials Design and Patient Recruitment equips students with the knowledge and skills to critically evaluate clinical trial design, understand patient recruitment strategies, and navigate the regulatory and ethical landscape of clinical trials. Delivered fully online, the course is ideal for those seeking to advance their careers in clinical research, pharmaceutical industry, or healthcare organizations.
Program Outline
Clinical Trials Design and Patient Recruitment - Short course and CPD
Degree Overview:
Overview:
This short course aims to equip students with the ability to critically evaluate clinical trial design, gain in-depth understanding of patient recruitment, and navigate the regulatory and ethical landscape of clinical trials. The course further develops students' ability to appraise clinical trial analysis, reporting, and quality assurance processes.
Objectives:
- Demonstrate the importance of clinical trials in advancing clinical research.
- Develop knowledge on the design of clinical trials.
Outline:
Content:
The course delves into the process of clinical trials, with a focus on patient recruitment and the associated regulatory and ethical considerations.
Structure:
The course is delivered fully online for 12 weeks in Semester 2, starting January 29th, 2024.
Course Schedule:
Assessment:
Assessment Methods:
- Class Tests (Written): Two multiple-choice tests assess students' knowledge of research ethics, governance, and regulatory issues. Each test represents 25% of the overall module mark.
- Written Assignment (Coursework): Students critically review a provided clinical trial, focusing on factors like trial design and study limitations.
- Ability to critically analyze and evaluate clinical trial design, patient recruitment strategies, and ethical and regulatory considerations.
- Effective communication of knowledge and critical thinking through written assignments and tests.
Teaching:
Teaching Methods:
The course utilizes a blended learning approach, incorporating online lectures, tutorials, discussions, and self-directed learning activities.
Faculty:
The course is taught by experienced faculty members from the School of Biomedical Sciences within the Faculty of Life and Health Sciences.
Unique Approaches:
The course emphasizes active learning and student engagement through interactive activities, case studies, and discussions.
Careers:
Career Paths:
Graduates of this course can pursue careers in various fields, including:
- Clinical research
- Pharmaceutical industry
- Regulatory affairs
- Academia
- Healthcare organizations
Career Opportunities:
The course provides graduates with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in various clinical research-related roles, including:
- Clinical trial coordinator
- Data manager
- Statistician
- Regulatory affairs specialist
- The course is designed for students with a background in bioscience or biostatistics.
- Applicants require a second-class honors degree or equivalent.
- The course is offered part-time and is fully online. The course curriculum and specific details may be subject to change.
Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland and EU Settlements Status Fees:
£559.95
England, Scotland, Wales and the Islands Fees:
£559.95
Additional mandatory costs
It is important to remember that costs associated with accommodation, travel (including car parking charges) and normal living will need to be covered in addition to tuition fees. Payment of Fees and Deposits Fees and Funding Additional mandatory costs It is important to remember that costs associated with accommodation, travel (including car parking charges) and normal living will need to be covered in addition to tuition fees. Where a course has additional mandatory expenses (in addition to tuition fees) we make every effort to highlight them above. We aim to provide students with the learning materials needed to support their studies. Our libraries are a valuable resource with an extensive collection of books and journals, as well as first-class facilities and IT equipment. Computer suites and free Wi-Fi are also available on each of the campuses. Students choosing a period of paid work placement or study abroad as a part of their course should be aware that there may be additional travel and living costs, as well as tuition fees.
