Clinical Research I (Clinical Trial Planning and Conduct)

The goal of this program is to impart information and skills necessary to successfully start or enhance a new career as a clinical research professional. The program provides a profound background on the development of new therapies with a focus on drug development, covers key ethical aspects of conducting research involving human participants, teaches the regulatory and legal requirements of performing clinical studies and finally thoroughly explains the planning and performance competences of conducting clinical trials.

This continuing education program has been designed to meet the needs of young clinical research professionals from industry and academia (study nurses, study coordinators, study physicians, clinical trial/research associates, clinical monitors), as well as for new members of ethics committees. Furthermore, it provides an opportunity for graduates from life sciences and medical schools to gain a comprehensive understanding of the phases of clinical research and the practical aspects of clinical trial planning and conduct.

The CAS consists of 3 modules. Each module includes online training for self-paced learning and individual study, classroom sessions featuring practical exercises, case studies, and group discussions, assessment through multiple-choise tests to verify acquired competencies, homework assignments designed to deepen understanding and apply concepts in real-world scenarios, workshadowing 5-days, allowing participants to observe clinical research professionals in practice and reflect on their experience in a written report.

Students who are interested in a broader training on operational aspects of clinical trials including management and leadership skills may be interested in complementing their knowledge through an additional CAS Clinical Research II (Advanced Clinical Trial Management). After successful completion of both the CAS Clinical Research I and the CAS Clinical Research II, it is possible to receive the Diploma of Advanced Studies (DAS) Clinical Trial Practice and Management by composition of a diploma thesis and passing a final oral examination.

This course is open for everyone who is interested in entering the field of clinical research or seeking a structured introduction to its key concepts and practices. It is especially appropriate for people working in any area of clinical research either in academia or in industry (study nurses, study coordinators, clinical research associates, study physicians, assistant physicians, etc.)

The admission requirements are:

• a degree (Bachelor's or Master's) from a university recognised by the University of Basel in the fields of medicine, health sciences, nursing sciences, natural sciences and other disciplines related to the degree programme
• Very good command of oral and written English

In exceptional cases, candidates who can demonstrate an adequate professional background and professional qualifications may also be admitted to the degree programme.

CHF 7,000

Fees include course materials, provisions during coffee/tea breaks and overhead fees.