Awarded by:
ICRI Global Research
Duration:
10 Months – Full Time (Weekend and evening classes)
Start Date:
Monday 3rd October 2011
End Date:
Friday 27th July 2012
Location:
Singapore
What is Clinical Research
Definition: Any investigation in human subjects intended to discover or verify the clinical, pharmacological and/or other Pharmacodynamic effects of an investigational product(s), and/or to identify any adverse reactions to an investigational product(s), and/or to study absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion of an investigational product(s) with the object of ascertaining its safety and/or efficacy. The terms clinical trial and clinical study are synonymous.
Course Objective
This course is designed to support the global drug development industry through the provision of graduates with sound theoretical knowledge and documented practical experience to initiate their entry-level career in Clinical and Pharmaceutical Research field. Consequently the course ILOs are based on the requirements and needs of businesses operating in that sector, primarily healthcare providers, pharmaceutical businesses, medical device manufacturers and other health based organisations.
Intended learning outcomes of the Program
- On successful completion of the PgDipGCTM course, a student will be able to:
- Demonstrate a critical awareness of the key concepts of clinical.
- Evaluate and implement appropriate methodologies to acquire knowledge of appropriate/processes/systems/regulations in CR.
- Critically evaluate and implement industrially recognized international standard processes in CR.
- Critically evaluate and apply tools and techniques to communicate fundamentals of CR to a range of audiences.
- Use multiple information and data sources and formats to analyse and present clinical research findings.
- Demonstrate the translation of clinical research theory into correct industrial application.
- Develop coherent strategies to manage clinical research within both industrial and academia.
- Work in a team and apply tools and techniques of project management to scope and schedule clinical research projects and processes and to communicate the project outcomes orally and in writing.
- Effectively communicate technical information in writing and in oral presentation.
- Act as a source of professional clinical research advice and expertise.
Graduation Requirement
Students are required to complete all 10 modules and requisite components of ICRI Global Research with a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.
Indicative Contents
- Induction/Introductory module
- Fundamentals of Drug Discovery & Development
- Fundamentals of Clinical Research: Bioethics and Regulation
- Management & Communication Studies: Global business & marketing strategies in Clinical Research
- Applied Clinical Research: Principles of Clinical Research: Management
- Applied Clinical Research: Global Resource Management
- Applied Clinical Research: Global Data Management
- Advanced Management and Communication Studies: Working in a Global Industry
- Applied Clinical Research: Global Product Registration, Pharmacovigilance and Post-Market Surveillance
- Group Project
- Dissertation
Teaching Methodology
The course will have regular classroom lectures, hands-on simulator sessions, seminars, tutorials, group discussions, case presentations.
Eligibility Criteria
Graduates/ final year graduation students in Life Science, Pharmacy, Medicine, Dentistry, Paramedical Science, Allied Health Science and Biotechnology with minimum 55% aggregate. This course is offered to Singaporean citizens, Singapore Permanent Residents, or students with visa status eligible to study in Singapore.
English Language Exam
IELTS: Band 6.0 or above or TOEFL: 80 IBT
Admission Process for the Full Time Courses
Admissions are open for 1st February 2011 for Post Graduate Diploma in Global Clinical Trial Management.
Application Process
- Download the application form and the list of documents by clicking on them.
- Fill the application form, and send the documents mentioned in the list of documents
- Download our e-brochure for PgDipGCTM
Send us the application form to our Office at :
Ms Jennifer Ong
Campus Administrator
ICRI Centre for Life Sciences & Professional Management
Guillemard Crescent Entrance
231 Mountbatten Road, Block D, #01-03
Singapore 397999
Tel: (65)6293 6294 Fax: (65) 6247 6292
Mobile: (65) 9008 8777
Email: jennifer@icriglobal-research.com
Flow Chart
- Fill Application form
- Send all relevant documents
- Receive the conditional offer letter
- Pay the confirmation deposit
- Pay the remaining course fee
- Receive unconditional offer letter
Living & Accomodation Expense
Estimated average monthly living cost including accommodation, food, electricity/heating & miscellaneous fees is 700 SGD in Singapore, 550 £ in UK, and 1000 USD in USA.
