Overview
NFQ Level 9, Major Award
(Online)
The Postgraduate Diploma 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 MSc (Clinical Trials)
Students who successfully complete the Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Trials and who attain a minimum of Second Class Honours Grade One (2.1) will be eligible to register for the MSc (Clinical Trials).
Programme Requirements
For information about modules, module choice, options and credit weightings, please go to Programme Requirements.
Programme Requirements
Module List
| Code |
Title |
Credits |
| |
| EH6126 | Advanced Clinical Trial Design and Analysis | 10 |
| EH6127 | Regulated Clinical Trials and Pharmacovigilance | 10 |
| EH6128 | Management of Multicentre Studies | 10 |
| Total Credits | 30 |
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 Diploma in Clinical Trials (NFQ Level 9, Minor Award)
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:
- Demonstrate application of complex clinical trial design and analysis;
- Identify and apply the practical and management issues in the design and implementation of clinical trials;
- Apply clinical trial regulations to the conduct of clinical trials;
- Apply key ethical principles when conducting clinical trials;
- Critically evaluate all aspects of how clinical trials are managed, reviewed and reported;
- Demonstrate effective communication and discussion skills and write effectively through ongoing participation in online discussions.
