Clinical Trials | SkillsFuture CET Course

Singapore University of Social Sciences

Clinical Trials (BME215)

Applications Open: 01 May 2024

Applications Close: 15 June 2024

Next Available Intake: July 2024

Course Types: Modular Undergraduate Course

Language: English

Duration: 6 months

Fees: $1391.78 View More Details on Fees

Area of Interest: Science and Technology

Schemes: Alumni Continuing Education (ACE)

Funding: SkillsFuture

School/Department: School of Science and Technology

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Synopsis

In this course, students will be introduced to the basic principles behind the design of clinical research trials to effectively test medical hypotheses. The critical components of a well designed clinical research protocol will be explored. Students will be exposed to the different types of clinical trials used in the industrial, government and academic sectors for pharmaceutical, medical device, or biologic interventions.

Level: 2
Credit Units: 5
Presentation Pattern: EVERY JULY
E-Learning: BLENDED - Learning is done MAINLY online using interactive study materials in Canvas. Students receive guidance and support from online instructors via discussion forums and emails. This is supplemented with SOME face-to-face sessions. If the course has an exam component, this will be administered on-campus.

Topics

Introduction to Clinical Trials
Clinical Trial Design, Protocol and Planning
Clinical Trial Regulation
Clinical Trial Administration and Management
Biostatistics
Scientific Writing and Scientific Literature Appraisal

Learning Outcome

Comment on the different clinical trial types, phases, processes and parties involved
Examine the roles and responsibilities of the various parties involved in clinical trials
Illustrate the essential features of clinical trial design, protocol write-up and project planning
Discuss on the regulatory issues and bodies concerned
Practice the principles of good clinical practice
Analyze the clinical data collected using basic statistical tools.