This one-year certificate program, you will learn research design concepts, analysis and the quality assurance required for daily operations in the clinical research field. You will examine clinical studies across the pharmaceutical, medical device and natural health product sectors that give the competitive edge required in this dynamic industry. In this hands-on program, you will work alongside industry professionals and develop a network of contacts ahead of graduation.
Part-time option is available >
Ontario College Graduate Certificate
2 Semesters (1 Year)
January,May, September
This program is offered online. Students learn remotely and do not need to come to campus. Online learning can be synchronous – scheduled class time with professors – or asynchronous – no scheduled class time, with all learning independent.
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:
This program offers the option to complete a work term, providing valuable hands-on experience in your field of study.
Students who select the work term stream will have the opportunity to participate in a work term(s) if eligibility requirements are maintained. Students will have the flexibility to transfer to the non-work term stream at any time. The work term(s) is similar in length to an academic semester and is typically a full-time position that may be paid or unpaid. The work term job search is student-driven and participation in the work term stream does not guarantee that a work position will be secured. However, students will receive guidance and support through in-class career workshops and one-on-one coaching to help prepare for the work term.
Graduates of the program can explore the following career options:
| Course Code | Course Name | Weekly Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | ||
| CRP100 | Clinical Trial Regulations | 3 |
| CRP101 | Introduction to Drug Development/Clinical Trials | 3 |
| CRP104 | Clinical Study Administration | 3 |
| CRP108 | Clinical Trial Design and Pharmacology | 3 |
| CRP113 | GCP - Good Clinical Practice and Ethics | 3 |
| PQA712 | Introduction to Clinical Quality Assurance | 3 |
| TWC714 | Technical Writing and Communication I - Clinical Research | 3 |
| WTP100 | Work Term Preparation * | 1 |
| Work-Integrated Learning Term | ||
| CRQ441 | Clinical Research, Work Term * | 30 |
| Semester 2 | ||
| CRP106 | Monitoring Clinical Research | 3 |
| CRP109 | Clinical Research Data Management | 3 |
| CRP110 | Medical Writing and Clinical Research Project | 3 |
| CRP112 | Clinical Auditing and Critical Analysis | 3 |
Work-Integrated Learning option only
This Seneca program has been validated by the Credential Validation Service as an Ontario College Credential as required by the Ministry of Colleges and Universities.
As a graduate, you will be prepared to reliably demonstrate the ability to:
Canadian citizens or permanent residents educated outside of Canada must provide a World Education Services (WES) or ICAS Canada credential evaluation.
As a leader in academic pathways, we offer a range of options that will allow you to take your credential further in another Seneca program or a program at a partner institution.
To learn more about your eligibility, visit the Academic Pathways web page.
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