Graduate Certificate in Clinical Research
School of Pharmacy
Location: Online
Start Term: Fall, Spring, Summer
Boost Your Career by Expanding Your Expertise in Clinical Trials
In this flexible three-course program at our Boston campus and online, you’ll gain a solid understanding of research methodology and protocol development, clinical trial conduct, and ethical and regulatory oversight. Your online and face-to-face coursework will feature executives with experience in drugs, devices, biologics, healthcare, and policy. You’ll graduate with an expanded toolkit for developing, conducting, and monitoring clinical trials without the commitment of a graduate-degree program. The program starts in the fall, spring, and summer.
Your Three-Course Journey
Our research-and-development focused curriculum prepares you to help carry scientific breakthroughs through the arduous process of product development, clinical trials, and regulatory management.
Topics include:
- Clinical trial management
- Protocol design
- Proposal development
- Human-subject protection
- Research methodologies.
Many students choose to take two courses in their first semester and one course in their second semester.
For admission to the program, an applicant must have:
- Baccalaureate degree in related field preferred
- Experience, interest or current employment in a research field
| COURSE | TITLE | SEMESTER HOURS |
|---|---|---|
| MCR 802 | Research Methodology and Development of Protocols and Proposals | 3 |
| MCR 803 | Conduct of Clinical Trials | 3 |
| DRA 808 | Protection of Human Research Subjects | 3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 9 | |
Online tuition is calculated at a cost-per-credit rate based on the program you choose and the number of credits for which you register. Learn more about Online tuition and fees.
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