Type	Master, e-learning
Nominal duration	18 months (90 ECTS)
Study language	English
Awards	M.Sc (Master of Science in Clinical Research)
Accreditation	Certified by Swiss EduQua via certificate no CH20/0771

Tuition fee	€4,900 one-time An installment plan is also available as follows: An initial deposit of €900.00 after receiving an offer of admission; followed by 11 ‘monthly-installments’ of €390.00.

Entry qualification	Bachelor's degree (or equivalent / higher) This program requires a bachelor’s degree or an equivalent recognized academic title, preferably in a life science-related area. If you are unsure about your eligibility, please reach out to our admission staff. You must scan and attach BOTH of the following: A copy of the bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) A copy of supporting marks sheets / transcripts

Language requirements

English Accepted proof of proficiency: FCE or CAE, IELTS 6+ or TOEFL 79+ TOEFL (PBT: 550+; iBT: 80+; CBT: 214+) OR PTE 50+ , OR Any other proficiency test taken in the last 2 years English Proficiency Waiver: The English proficiency test is waived-off for the following candidates: - Native English speakers, OR; - Applicants who have completed their previous qualifications (e.g. bachelor’s degree) in English language, OR; - Applicants who have at least 2 years of work experience in an organization in which English is the primary language of communication.

More information	jliedu.ch/courses/msc-clinical-research

Overview

Program Duration: 18 months (approximate)
Total ECTS Credits: 90

Mode of Learning: Online (e-Learning)

Programme structure

MODULE 01: GENERAL INTRODUCTION
MODULE 02: EPIDEMIOLOGY & EVIDENCE-BASED MEDICINE
MODULE 03: PHARMACEUTICAL MEDICINE
MODULE 04: THERAPEUTIC AREAS
MODULE 05: ETHICS IN CLINICAL RESEARCH
MODULE 06: ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
MODULE 07: CLINICAL TRIAL PREPARATION
MODULE 08: ESSENTIAL DOCUMENTS AND REGULATORY SUBMISSION
MODULE 09: STUDY START-UP
MODULE 10: CLINICAL TRIALS MONITORING
MODULE 11: COMPLIANCE AND AUDITS
MODULE 12: DATA MANAGEMENT AND BIOSTATISTICS
MODULE 13: REGULATORY AFFAIRS IN CLINICAL RESEARCH
MODULE 14: MEDICAL DEVICE TRIALS
MODULE 15: PROJECT AND VENDOR MANAGEMENT
MODULE 16: FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT OF CLINICAL TRIALS
MODULE 17: ADVANCED FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
MODULE 18: PROJECT MANAGEMENT (BASED ON PMBOK)
MODULE 19: CLINICAL PROJECT MANAGEMENT OVERVIEW
MODULE 20: PRINCIPLES OF PHARMACOVIGILANCE
MODULE 21: PHARMACOVIGILANCE AND SELECTED SYSTEM ORGAN CLASSES
MODULE 22: PHARMACOVIGILANCE SYSTEMS
MODULE 23: GLOBAL PHARMACOVIGILANCE AND SAFETY STANDARDS
MODULE 24: PHARMACOVIGILANCE REGULATIONS AND GUIDELINES
MODULE 25: PHARMACOEPIDEMIOLOGY
MODULE 26: BASICS OF GOOD MEDICAL WRITING
MODULE 27: BASICS OF CLINICAL DATA MANAGEMENT
MODULE 28: QUALITY & QUALITY MANAGEMENT
MODULE 29: THE QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTION
MODULE 30: AUDITS
MODULE 31: QUALITY GUIDELINES
MODULE 32: GCP/GMP/GLP
MODULE 33: BUSINESS LAWS
MODULE 34: CORPORATE COMMUNICATION

DISSERTATION

Career opportunities

This is an excellent program for students and professionals who wish to assume diverse roles in the clinical research area and want to work in drug and medical device development. This program is developed to help students develop strong knowledge and skills to explore opportunities within the clinical research space.

This program is also designed to make our students attractive to pharmaceutical companies, contract research organizations, research institutions, and other similar organizations.