MSc Clinical Research
(Entry via ICRI Foundation Year)

Admissions Open for M.Sc. in Clinical Research (Entry via ICRI Foundation Year)

Course Duration

ICRI Foundation Year – One year
MSc Clinical Research – One year

Course Timings

Monday – Friday, full-time

ICRI Clinical Research Program

This Clinical Research Program starts in the month of August every year at Mumbai, Delhi , Ahmedabad, Bangalore and Hyderabad and comprises a Foundation Year study program undertaken in India by ICRI followed by the MSc in Clinical Research course awarded by Cranfield University. The MSc may be undertaken at Mumbai, Delhi, Ahmedabad, Bangalore and Cranfield (UK).

Foundation Course – 1st year

• Biomedical Basis of Disease (Integrated Teaching in Medicine)
• General Pharmacology, organization and functions of various systems including drug used in the management of various diseases
• Preclinical, toxicity studies, evaluation of drugs and Indian regulatory framework
• Drug discovery and Development
• Clinical Data Management

MSc Clinical Research – 2nd year

Course Structure

The course is divided into three core areas; eight modules contribute 40% of the marks, a group project contributes 20% of the marks, and an individual research project contributes 40% of the marks required to gain the award of MSc Clinical Research from Cranfield University.

Modules

Eight compulsory modules structured to provide the scientific, technological, managerial, ethical and commercial aspects of this complex topic (40% of MSc award).

• Module 1 – Translation of New Medicinal Products into the Clinic
• Module 2 - Research Design and Methodology
• Module 3 - Statistical Analysis and Interpretation
• Module 4 - Research Governance and Ethics
• Module 5 - Preclinical Evaluation
• Module 6 - Clinical Trial Practice
• Module 7 - Regulatory Requirements and Marketing- Research Interface
• Module 8 - Business Principles

Modules are assessed via a variety of methods including essays, practical work, group projects and written examinations.

Group Project (20% of MSc award)

This innovative learning approach allows the students to apply the knowledge and skills gained during the taught course to prepare a substantial dossier of required documentation for a clinical research programme. The student will need to be able to do this as a member of a team, contributing to the overall project and taking responsibility for a particular area.

Individual Project (40% of MSc award)

A four month personal research project undertaken in industry or academia to allow each student to demonstrate their independent learning ability and interest in advancing their knowledge through the pursuit of independent research and/or development work in an area related to clinical research. The research project is undertaken either in a pharmaceutical company, CRO, clinical research site, hospital or an academic facility.

During the research project you will be supported by your ICRI or Cranfield (for students studying in the UK) tutor to help you through the critical months establishing yourself as a clinical research professional.

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