Overview

The Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Trials is a part-time programme delivered wholly online and runs for three 10-week blocks (comprising 8 teaching weeks and 2 weeks' reflection and absorption) beginning in late September.

Progression to Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Trials

Students who successfully complete the Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Trials and who attain a minimum of Second Class Honours Grade Two (2.2) will be eligible to register for the Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Trials.

Programme Requirements

For information about modules, module choice, options and credit weightings, please go to Programme Requirements. 

Programme Requirements

Examinations

Full details and regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards Book and for each module in the Book of Modules.

Programme Learning Outcomes

Programme Learning Outcomes for Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Trials (NFQ Level 9, Major Award)

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• Examine the methodological considerations of formulating a clinical research question;
• Describe the phases of clinical trials and the requirements for their conduct;
• Outline the basic clinical trial designs;
• Interpret evidence from relatively simple clinical trials;
• Demonstrate understanding of how relatively simple clinical trials should be analysed;
• Demonstrate knowledge of effective data management practices;
• Outline the ethical principles governing clinical trial conduct;
• Demonstrate knowledge of quality systems and regulatory requirements for the conduct of clinical trials;
• Attain a Good Clinical Practice (GCP) certificate;
• Manage their own learning, including working effectively to deadlines.