Persons with scientific/medical background or experience who are interested in careers in clinical research may apply for our Certificate Program in Human Clinical Investigation: Theory. This certificate is most relevant to individuals with clinical backgrounds who are interested in being involved in human clinical research and leading research teams.
Program Overview
Clinicians trained in the basics of human clinical investigation are needed to design and initiate clinical trials in academic medicine and in the pharmaceutical industry.
The Certificate Program in Human Clinical Investigation: Theory provides the core competencies and skills needed for those interested in clinical research or careers in academic medicine. This program is designed for clinicians, but could be taken by others interested in understanding the theory behind clinical trial design.
This certificate focuses on the theory rather than the implementation. This certificate program is the didactic component of the MS Pharmacology Program, Human Clinical Investigation track. No thesis is required for the certificate.
Program Objectives
- Provide the theory behind the design of human clinical studies and appropriate design and use of databases
- Educate on the ethics and regulations governing clinical research
- Provide a background in statistics and epidemiology necessary for human clinical investigation