Clinical Drug Development, Certificate | Harvard Medical School Online | Boston, United States
3 months
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995 USD/module
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About

 This advanced Clinical Drug Development course at Harvard Medical School Online  offers a unique way for professionals to learn from leading Harvard Medical School faculty about how drugs are developed clinically and about the advances happening in this field that are ultimately helping to improve the treatment and prevention of disease.

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Overview

Key points of  Clinical Drug Development course at Harvard Medical School Online

Clinical drug development has evolved dramatically over time and the field continues to advance today. The methodology of clinical trials has evolved with new techniques being introduced, the design and statistical aspects have become more sophisticated in parallel with the increased use of technology and the introduction of new drug modalities. The rigor and discipline of this process means that people can trust that the medicines they take are likely to be safe and effective and that beneficial treatments can make their way through the process in a safe and timely manner.

Learning about the process of clinical drug development has important implications for anyone working in health care and related sectors.

Programme Structure

Courses include

  • The Promise of Clinical Drug Development
  • Establishing a Causal Pathway
  • Chance and Bias
  • Confounding and Effect Modification
  • Basic Epidemiologic Considerations
  • Surrogate Endpoints
  • Clinical Linkage: PCSK9 Inhibitors

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 3 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Student insurance

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  • Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
  • Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
  • Liability
  • Home contents and baggage
  • Accidents
  • Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

  • Who should take this course?
  • This course is designed for professionals in health care, life sciences, and related industries who want to have a better understanding of drug discovery and development for their work.
  • What do participants need to know to succeed in this course?
  • We recommend basic knowledge of chemistry, biology, and physics, as well as an understanding of key pharmacology concepts. If you need further background in pharmacology, we also offer an introductory course, HMX Pro Pharmacology – Essentials.

Tuition Fee

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  • International

    995 USD/module
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 995 USD per module during 3 months.
  • National

    995 USD/module
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 995 USD per module during 3 months.

US$995 for an individual course

Living costs for Boston

1560 - 3239 USD /month
Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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