Overview
In the Modern Concepts in Clinical Research continuing education programme at ETH Zurich - Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, experts in the field will teach you how to transform a research idea into a comprehensive clinical research approach utilising novel digital technologies.
Learning objectives
- To understand and apply all aspects of clinical research methodology, e.g. master protocols and decentralised clinical trials
- To understand the concepts of patient centricity and how to apply them in clinical research
- To understand the potential of novel digital technologies (e.g., digital measures, real-world data, remote patient monitoring, digital twins, omics, AI in imaging) to improve clinical research
- To understand the key concepts of digital health interventions
- To understand the ethical and regulatory environment in clinical research that applies digital technologies
- To create a novel clinical research study that utilises digital technology
Programme Structure
The program focuses on:
- From clinical problem to research question
- Modern study concepts
- Real-world data (RWD)
- Precision medicine
- Digital measures
- Remote monitoring
- Digital study design
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 10 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Please contact the university for information about the start dates.
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Health Sciences View 19 other Short Courses in Health Sciences in SwitzerlandWhat students do after studying
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
- Master's degree acknowledged by ETH or equivalent educational qualifications in life science.
- Sufficient prior knowledge in statistics and Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
- Required language skills - English: C1
Work experience
- At least two years of postgraduate work experience in a relevant field.
Tuition Fee
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International
13900 CHF/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 13900 CHF per year during 10 months. -
National
13900 CHF/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 13900 CHF per year during 10 months.
Living costs for Zürich
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.