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Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Research
Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Research
Course
The Post-Graduate Diploma in Clinical Research (PGDCR) Course will provide you with an in-depth understanding of the core areas of the clinical research process and enhance your skills and knowledge to the level expected of a Clinical Research Associate / Professional. The Post-Graduate Diploma in Clinical Research (PGDCR) Course curriculum is fully reviewed and endorsed by the Clinical Research Industry and the academia thus imparting students the edge that they require to make an entrance in the clinical research industry. It also empowers the professionals working in the clinical research industry with the skills and knowledge to move to higher cadres in the management hierarchy.
Eligibility
The minimum eligibility criteria for Post-Graduate Diploma in Clinical Research Course (PGDCR) would include either of the following:
- Any degree in Bioscience/Life Sciences such as Biochemistry, Microbiology, Genetics, Biotechnology, Botany, Zoology etc
- Any degree in Medicine such as MBBS, BDS, BPT, BAMS, BHMS, BUMS etc
- Any degree in Pharmacy / Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Any degree in Chemistry / Biostatistics / Bioinformatics
- Any degree in Nursing / Allied Health.
- Students in their final year of graduation for the above courses are also eligible to apply.
Duration: 1 year
Career Opportunities
Tremendous advancements in biological sciences and technology are opening doors to new therapies, treatments and medical procedures, thus creating numerous career opportunities in the field of clinical trials for evaluating the safety and effectiveness of these potential new treatments.
The boom of the pharmaceutical and clinical trial industry is creating new exciting opportunities of employment for clinical research professionals. Clinical research professionals are well-trained to bring the latest drug therapies from the laboratory to the consumer market.
There are ample job opportunities in the domain of clinical research today and they are set to grow even more in near future. The global clinical trial industry is worth more than US $52 billion and has been projected by many business reports to be one of the largest industries in the year 2015.
The exposure to advancing technology and an impressive career growth progression makes considering careers in clinical trials and clinical research worth it, especially for individuals with science backgrounds.
People who aspire to make a career in clinical trials can consider the following areas for employment. You may call these specializations or departments:
- Clinical Operations
- Clinical Data Management
- Quality Assurance
- Pharmacovigilance
- Business Development
- Regulatory Affairs
- Medical Writing
