Clinical Trials (Online)

University College Cork

Overview

The Clinical Trials (Online) course at University College Cork   is a fully online, part-time, programme designed for the working professional. You must complete the Certificate and Diploma in Clinical Trials prior to application to the MSc in Year 3. With three 10-week semesters, a week in the middle and end to catch up and complete work, this learning experience caters to the busy professional life of our students.

Our Clinical Trials programmes are run in collaboration with the Health Research Board (HRB) Clinical Research Facility in Cork. The HRB provides dedicated infrastructure, experienced research and support staff, and the necessary quality and oversight programs that are critical for the successful conduct of world-class patient-focused research.

Skills and Careers Information

Clinical Trials is a rapidly expanding discipline with exciting new job opportunities in the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors. On completion of the programme, you can pursue a career in the academic, pharmaceutical, or medical device sectors that include the following roles:

• Clinical Trialist

• Quality Manager

• Project Manager

• Trial Monitor

• Data Associate

• Data Manager

• Clinical Research Nurse

• Clinical Research Associate

• Research Coordinator

• Pharmacovigilance Associate

• Regulatory Affairs Associate