Overview

This part-time course runs sequentially over two semesters, with successful completion of coursework and examinations in each of 4 modules leading to the award of a Graduate Certificate in Clinical & Translational Research.  Examinations are by MCQ, projects, presentations, and practical examinations.  There will also be continual assessment throughout the course.

The course is run sequentially over 2 semesters and consists of 4 modules.  Learning is through a combination of formal teaching on campus for 6-8 hours on 3 sequential days during 6 blocks, directed home studies with review of selected educational material, and completion of projects for continuous assessments.

The modules include lectures, computer lab teaching sessions, presentations given by each candidate to the group, group discussions, and home study of written and electronic media.

On successful completion of 30 credits, a student may exit with a Graduate Certificate in Clinical & Translational Research .  These credits may also be applied towards requirements for a Graduate Diploma in Clinical & Translational Research (60 credits), ± an M.Sc. in Clinical & Translational Research: (90 credits), both of which may be completed part-time in 2013-2014.

Course Content

This course requires completion of 5 modules; 4 required, and a choice of 1 of 2 optional modules.  

Semester One: Core Modules:

1. Principles and Practice of Clinical & Translational Research

• Credits: 10 
• Module Coordinator:  Prof. Patrick Murray
• Scheduled for the  12^th 13^th and 14^th of September 2012 and 10^th 11^th and 12^th October 2012

2. Data Management for Clinical Research 

• Credits: 5 
• Module Coordinator: Dr. Peter Doran  
• Scheduled: 21^st, 22^nd and  23^rd November 2012

Semester 2: Core Modules :

1. Applied Research Methods

• Credits: 10
• Module Coordinator: Dr. Mary Codd  
• Scheduled: Jan 24^th and 25^th 2013, Feb 21^st and 22^nd 2013 and March 21^st and 22^nd 2013

2. Biorepositories

• Credits: 5
• Module Coordinator: Dr. Peter Doran  
• Scheduled: 17^th 18^th and 19^th April 2013

• This part-time course runs sequentially over two semesters, with successful completion of coursework and examinations in each of 5 modules leading to the award of a Graduate Certificate in Clinical & Translational Research.  Examinations are by MCQ, projects, presentations, and practical examinations.  There will also be continual assessment throughout the course.
• Learning is through a combination of formal teaching on campus for 6-8 hours on 3 sequential days during 6 blocks, directed home studies with review of selected educational material, and completion of projects for continuous assessments.
• The modules include lectures, computer lab teaching sessions, presentations given by each candidate to the group, group discussions, and home study of written and electronic media.

• Candidates should be third-level College graduates.

International applicants should contact the academic programme director for a full list of entry requirements.

A list of FAQs for international applicants is available here.

To apply for this course please click on the following link and follow the instructions: http://www.ucd.ie/apply/

As part of the application process you will need to submit the following documentation:

• Copy of Curriculum Vitae
• Passport photograph

If you have not attended UCD previously you are also required to submit:

• Copy Birth Certificate or Passport
• Copy non-UCD Degrees / Diploma / Certificate

Programme Administrator

• For more information on course fees please visit the Fees & Grants Office website.
• Fees are correct at the time of writing and subject to change.