The Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Trials is a part-time programme delivered wholly online and runs for three 10-week blocks (comprising 8 teaching weeks and 2 weeks' reflection and absorption) beginning in late September.

Students must satisfactorily complete modules to the value of 30 credits.

Core modules
EH6126 Advanced Clinical Trial Design and Analysis (10 credits)
EH6127 Regulated Clinical Trials and Pharmacovigilance (10 credits)
EH6128 Management of Multicentre Studies (10 credits)

Module Semester Information may be found here. Module Descriptions may be found here.

Examinations
Full details of regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards 2022/2023 Book and for each module in the Book of Modules, 2022/2023.

Progression to MSc in Clinical Trials
Students who successfully complete the Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Trials and who attain a minimum of Second Class Honours Grade One (2.1) will be eligible to register for the MSc in Clinical Trials.

Programme Learning Outcomes for Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Trials (NFQ Level 9, Major Award)
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• Demonstrate application of complex clinical trial design and analysis;
• Identify and apply the practical and management issues in the design and implementation of clinical trials;
• Apply clinical trial regulations to the conduct of clinical trials;
• Apply key ethical principles when conducting clinical trials;
• Critically evaluate all aspects of how clinical trials are managed, reviewed and reported;
• Demonstrate effective communication and discussion skills and write effectively through ongoing participation in online discussions.