
Overview
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 Clinical Drug Development course is offered at Harvard Medical School Online .
Learning outcomes
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.
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Topics covered include:
- The Promise of Clinical Drug Development
- Establishing a Causal Pathway
- Chance and Bias
- Confounding and Effect Modification
- Basic Epidemiologic Considerations
- Surrogate Endpoints
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Duration
- Part-time
- 70 days
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- Semi-structured
Disciplines
Pharmacology Epidemiology View 8 other Short Courses in Pharmacology in United StatesExplore more key information
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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.
Other requirements
General requirements
- 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.
- 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.
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International
995 USD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 995 USD for the full programme during 70 days. -
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995 USD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 995 USD for the full programme during 70 days. -
In-State
995 USD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 995 USD for the full programme during 70 days.
US$995 for an individual course