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Three semesters, beginning in September
Humber's Clinical Research Ontario graduate certificate program prepares graduates for employment in managing and administering clinical trials, both in Canada and around the world. In just three semesters, gain the skills and strategies needed to work for hospitals, research industries, government agencies, pharmaceutical and biotech companies, and more.
Many Humber Clinical Research faculty work for large biopharmaceutical companies in Toronto or have strong connections to government and industry, so students learn relevant content and can use these connections when applying for jobs. The program covers international guidelines, with a balanced emphasis on Canadian, U.S. and European regulations and processes.
Courses include the drug development process; regulations, guidelines and standards; research methodology and biostatistics; clinical trial organization, monitoring and documentation; and project management.
A work placement provides experience and industry contacts. The Clinical Research program is also offered part-time without the work placement component.
"I chose to study Clinical Research because there are good career prospects in this field. I selected Humber because I know people who work in the industry, and they all said that Humber is the best school at which to study Clinical Research. Plus, Humber offers a long work placement, so I get important experience." Brittany, student.
As of 2010, designing and managing clinical trials is a $1.2 billion industry in Canada.
Graduates of Humber's Clinical Research certificate work on the design, administration and management of clinical trials, which take place in Canada and internationally. These trials test the safety and efficacy of medications, medical devices, and other health products in order to safely introduce them to the market.
Graduates work for organizations and companies in Toronto and throughout North America, including companies such as ApoPharma, Pharma Medica Research, Bayer, Health Canada, Janssen, The Hospital for Sick Children, Princess Margaret Hospital, Sanofi, and University Health Network and others.
Based on experience, graduates can work as a:
A three-month placement provides students with an opportunity to apply and integrate gained knowledge and skills in a real-world work setting. Most placements are in the following sectors: pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device organizations, government agencies and hospitals.
Note: For more information, refer to Selection Procedures.
Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission to the program.
The 2013/2014 fee for three semesters is
Amounts listed are the total of tuition, lab and material fees, student service and auxiliary fees for the first three semesters of the 2013/2014 academic year. Fees are subject to change. For further information, refer to Fees and Financial Assistance.
| Course Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| ANAT 5000 | Anatomy and Physiology for Clinical Research |
| CLIN 5000 | Introduction to Clinical Research and the Drug Development Process |
| CLIN 5002 | Regulations, Guidelines and Standards Governing Clinical Research |
| CLIN 5005 | Interpersonal and Negotiation Skills for Clinical Research |
| CLIN 5009 | Clinical Laboratory Procedures and Data Interpretation |
| CLIN 5010 | Scientific and Technical Writing |
| CLIN 5013 | Biotechnology |
| CLIN 5014 | Recent Trends in Therapeutics |
| PATH 5000 | Pathophysiology for Clinical Research |
| Course Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| CLIN 5503 | Organization and Monitoring of Clinical Trials |
| CLIN 5504 | Data Collection Techniques and Biostatistical Methods for Clinical Research |
| CLIN 5506 | Investigational Materials: Planning, Handling and Disposition |
| CLIN 5507 | Development of Protocols and Case Report Forms |
| CLIN 5508 | Clinical Trials in Specific Diseases |
| CLIN 5511 | Clinical Project Management |
| CLIN 5512 | Medical Devices |
| Course Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| CLIN 5515 | Industry Internship/Co-op Placement |
| CLIN 5516 | Integrative Seminar |