Overview
M.Sc Clinical Research (Master of Science in Clinical Research) is a two-year postgraduate programme on how clinical trials of drugs and devices are designed, run and regulated. It is an academic programme, not a PCI pharmacist qualification.
Course Details
- Level: Postgraduate degree
- Duration: 2 years
Eligibility
A bachelor's degree in pharmacy, life sciences, nursing or medicine, with the marks set by the institution.
Admission
Admission is through university or institute entrance tests or merit and varies by college.
Registration & Recognition
It does not lead to pharmacist registration.
What You Will Learn
The course covers Clinical trial design, Good Clinical Practice, biostatistics, pharmacovigilance, regulatory affairs and clinical data management.
Career Options
Graduates can work as Clinical Research Associate, Clinical Data Manager, Pharmacovigilance Associate and Regulatory Affairs Associate. Roles and requirements vary by employer, region and experience.
After This Course
You can move on to PhD, or senior roles in clinical research organisations and pharma companies.