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Clinical
Research

A comprehensive programme integrating scientific concepts with regulatory, ethical, and practical applications across the full clinical trials ecosystem.

🇮🇳 CDSCO / ICMR 🇺🇸 USFDA 🇪🇺 EMA 📋 ICH GCP
6–12 Months
Online Live Classes
Registrations Open
Clinical Trials· Data Management· Safety Monitoring· Regulatory Compliance· GCP & ICH

About the Programme

The PG Diploma in Clinical Research provides a comprehensive understanding of the clinical research ecosystem — integrating scientific concepts with regulatory, ethical, and practical applications.

This programme equips learners with the knowledge and skills required to excel in clinical trials, data management, safety monitoring, and regulatory compliance — across 16 in-depth modules covering everything from foundational concepts to emerging technologies.

16 comprehensive modules covering the full clinical research lifecycle

Covers national and international regulatory frameworks including CDSCO, USFDA, and EMA

Includes emerging technologies — AI/ML, virtual trials, and remote monitoring

Updated with 2019–2024 regulatory revisions including ICH GCP E6 R3 and NDCT Rules

Programme Curriculum

16 progressive modules from foundational concepts to advanced industry applications

1

Introduction to Clinical Research

Industry landscape, historical development, and core terminologies

Industry Overview Clinical Trials vs Research Medical Vocabulary
2

Historical & Ethical Perspectives

Landmark milestones and the evolution of ethical frameworks

Declaration of Helsinki Thalidomide Tragedy Schedule Y Drugs & Cosmetics Act
3

Ethical Issues & Regulatory Guidelines

Key ethical principles and global regulatory standards

ICH Guidelines GCP E6 R2/R3 ICMR Standards Ethics Committees
4

National & International Regulatory Bodies

How global regulators influence clinical research practices

CDSCO ICMR USFDA EMA MHRA TGA
5

Roles & Responsibilities of Stakeholders

From Investigators and Sponsors to CROs, CRCs, and CRAs

Investigators Sponsors CROs CRCs & CRAs
6

Research Methodology & Biostatistics

Analytical skills, hypothesis testing, and scientific writing

Sampling Strategies Hypothesis Testing Parametric Tests Scientific Writing
7

Types & Designs of Clinical Studies

Study designs and their real-world applications

RCTs Cohort Studies Case Control Observational Studies
8

Clinical Research Documentation

Essential documentation throughout a clinical trial

Protocols Consent Forms Investigator Brochures CRFs & Dossiers
9

Clinical Trial Data Management

Electronic data handling, eCRF systems, and good documentation practices

eCRF Systems IWRS Database Locking GDP
10

Pharmacovigilance & Safety Monitoring

Drug safety, ADR, SAE reporting, and risk management

ADR Reporting SAE Timelines Signal Detection PvPI Risk Management
11

Quality Assurance & Control

Quality systems, audits, inspections, and common observations

QA & QC Audit Types Inspections CAPA
12

Medical Device Clinical Trials (MDCTs)

Device-specific regulations, classification, and trial phases

Medical Device Rules 2017 Device Classification Materiovigilance Device Trial Phases
13

Medical Writing for Regulatory Submissions

Clinical documentation from case reports to CSRs

Case Reports Protocol Design ICF Writing CSR
14

Virtual Clinical Trials & Emerging Technologies

AI, ML, digital tools, and remote patient monitoring

AI & Machine Learning eConsent ePRO Telemedicine Remote Monitoring
15

Clinical Trial Trends & Latest Updates (2019–2024)

Latest regulatory revisions and compliance updates

ICH GCP E6 R3 NDCT Rules 2019/2023 ICMR-HMSC NABH Standards
16

Industry Case Studies

Real-world challenges and solutions in clinical research settings

Practical Scenarios Problem Solving Applied Knowledge Industry Insights

Regulatory Bodies Covered

Understanding how major global regulators shape clinical research

🇮🇳

CDSCO

Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation, India

🇮🇳

ICMR

Indian Council of Medical Research, India

🇺🇸

USFDA

U.S. Food & Drug Administration, USA

🇪🇺

EMA

European Medicines Agency, Europe

🇬🇧

MHRA

Medicines & Healthcare products Regulatory Agency, UK

🇦🇺

TGA

Therapeutic Goods Administration, Australia

Eligibility

Graduates in any discipline are eligible for our Post Graduate Diploma, Executive Diploma, and Professional Certification Programmes.

Any Graduate MBBS / BDS BAMS / BHMS Pharm D M.Pharmacy / B.Pharmacy Life Sciences

Programme Duration

6 Months to 1 Year

Minimum 6 months · Maximum 12 months

Programme Mode

Online Mode — Registrations Open

Programmes Available

PG Diploma · Executive Diploma · Professional Certification

Programme Fee

Professional Certification

Full Time / Part Time · Online Live Classes

₹55,000

or $598 USD

16 in-depth curriculum modules
Global regulatory frameworks & GCP training
Emerging technologies & virtual trial modules
Postgraduate Diploma certificate