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Grad Cert Clinical Trials

Introduction

If you are interested in being part of teams and organisations that focus on innovative patient focused research, this programme is perfect for you. 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. 

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Contact Name: Denise Gosling

Applicants must possess a level 8 degree or equivalent in any Science, Health Science, or a related discipline. Subject to availability, consideration will be given to graduates of non- science degrees who have subsequent post-graduate experience. 

The Graduate Certificate in Clinical Trials aims to develop employment ready experts, who will implement clinical research programmes to the highest ethical, regulatory and scientific standards. Our graduates will be industry ready, internationally mobile and adequately skilled to pursue successful clinical research careers. The flexible online format has enabled students from 19 countries to pass through the programme to date.

Detailed course information

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This is an excellent option for those wishing to expand their knowledge in clinical trials or pursue a career in that area. The course itself was well paced, and pitched at a level which allowed me to learn quickly.
Erin Daly, Operations Manager at the Pillar Centre, Mater Misericordiae University Hospital

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