Programs & Courses
There is a growing need for clinical researchers in the health industries involved in the development of new drugs and therapies. Be a key part of this fast-growing segment of the health-care industry that is racing worldwide to bring new drugs and therapies to market. Design, monitor and manage clinical trials on humans for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device companies, as well as for research institutes and hospitals.
Graduates of Humber's Clinical Research program have gone on to work for Apotex, AstraZeneca, Bayer, GSK, Janssen-Ortho, MDS, Sanofi-Aventis, University Health Network, Princess Margaret Hospital, Health Canada and many others.
Humber's program has an international focus. That's because most companies conduct international clinical trials and current clinical processes in most countries are based on international guidelines. You will acquire the specialized knowledge and skills to become competitive in the marketplace worldwide. Courses include the drug development process; regulations, guidelines and standards; research methodology and biostatistics; clinical trial organization, monitoring and documentation; and project management.
This program is unique in offering in-depth, hands-on learning provided by faculty currently employed in the clinical research industry. The program's advisory committee provides constant feedback regarding program development.
Students complete a three-month placement that provides an opportunity to apply and integrate their knowledge and skills in a real-world work setting. Most placements are in the following sectors: pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical devices industry, government and hospitals.
Note: Refer to the Selection Procedures section for more information
Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission to the program.
The 2009/2010 fee for three semesters was
- domestic $5,441.42
- international $11,730.
For further information, refer to Fees and Financial Assistance in this publication.
| COURSE Code | Course | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIOS 502 | Anatomy and Physiology for Clinical Research | 2 | |
| BIOS 503 | Pathophysiology for Clinical Research | 3 | |
| CLIN 500 | Introduction to Clinical Research and Product Development | 2 | |
| CLIN 502 | Regulations, Guidelines and Standards Governing Clinical Research | 3 | |
| CLIN 505 | Interpersonal and Negotiation Skills for Clinical Research | 1 | |
| CLIN 509 | Clinical Laboratory Procedures and Data Interpretation | 2 | |
| CLIN 510 | Scientific and Technical Writing | 1 | |
| CLIN 513 | Biotechnology | 2 | |
| CLIN 514 | Recent Trends in Therapeutics | 4 |
| COURSE Code | Course | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLIN 503 | Organization and Monitoring of Clinical Trials | 3 | |
| CLIN 504 | Data Collection Techniques and Biostatistcal Methods for Clinical Research | 3 | |
| CLIN 506 | Investigational Materials; Planning, Handling and Disposition | 1 | |
| CLIN 507 | Development of Protocols and Case Report Forms | 2 | |
| CLIN 508 | Clinical Trials in Specific Diseases | 4 | |
| CLIN 511 | Clinical Project Management | 3 | |
| CLIN 512 | Medical Devices | 1 |
| COURSE Code | Course | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLIN 515 | Work Experience | 4 | |
| CLIN 516 | Integrative Seminar | 1 | |
| Hours/week: | 35 |
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For information regarding our part-time program, visit humber.ca/continuingeducation.
