The Postgraduate Certificate 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
EH6123 Fundamentals of Clinical Trials (10 credits)
EH6124 Introduction to Clinical Trial Design and Analysis (10 credits)
EH6125 Ethics, Data Management and Quality in Clinical Trials (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 Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Trials
Students who successfully complete the Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Trials and who attain a minimum of Second Class Honours Grade Two (2.2) will be eligible to register for the Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Trials.

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

• Examine the methodological considerations of formulating a clinical research question;
• Describe the phases of clinical trials and the requirements for their conduct;
• Outline the basic clinical trial designs;
• Interpret evidence from relatively simple clinical trials;
• Demonstrate understanding of how relatively simple clinical trials should be analysed;
• Demonstrate knowledge of effective data management practices;
• Outline the ethical principles governing clinical trial conduct;
• Demonstrate knowledge of quality systems and regulatory requirements for the conduct of clinical trials;
• Attain a Good Clinical Practice (GCP) certificate;
• Manage their own learning, including working effectively to deadlines.