Overview
Key facts
It will identify the roles and responsibilities of key players and will describe the processes to be conducted to ensure compliance with research governance and Good Clinical Practice (GCP). Students will be exposed to current issues in the set-up of trials, and will explore, through real world examples, effective solutions and approaches to trial set-up. The module will include lectures, facilitated discussion and student presentation, and workshops will be incorporated through which students will develop the skills key to successful and efficient planning.
University of Birmingham's Preparation and Set-up for a Clinical Trial programme will teach you more about this topic.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Defend the requirement for a multidisciplinary, collaborative approach to developing and setting-up a trial.
- Construct plans detailing the resource requirements for a trial, and allocate costs in compliance with established funding frameworks.
- Develop trial plans, including risk assessment and mitigation; and implement systems required to operationalize and effectively manage recruitment, data and participant safety.
- Examine the roles and responsibilities of those involved in the delivery of a trial, and plan appropriate oversight.
- Summarise the ethical and regulatory approval process for different types of trials in the UK.
- Design essential trial documents needed for the efficient running of a trial, with consideration of different trial types and different trial participants.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 10 days
Start dates & application deadlines
Language
Delivered
Disciplines
Health Sciences View 587 other Short Courses in Health Sciences in United KingdomAcademic requirements
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
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Other requirements
General requirements
- An interest in evidence-based practice
- 2:1 honours degree (or equivalent) in a health or life sciences related subject (for example, medicine, pharmacy, nursing, psychology, health sciences), medical statistics or health economics
- Individuals not meeting the above requirement who have equivalent relevant work experience will be considered on an individual basis.
Tuition Fee
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International
3170 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 3170 GBP for the full programme during 10 days. -
National
1130 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1130 GBP for the full programme during 10 days.
Living costs for Birmingham
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.