PHCR.CERT - Grad Certificate in Pharmacy Clinical Research

Graduate Certificate in Clinical Research

Overview

A 12-credit Certificate in Clinical Research is being offered by the Department of Pharmaceutical and Administrative Sciences (“DPAS”) in the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. The Clinical Research Certificate will assist PharmD students enter the world of clinical research, with 2 didactic courses and an Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (“APPE”) rotation working directly with clinical researchers.  The certificate will explore the clinical trial design and the related regulatory requirements, preparing one for an eventual career such as a clinical research coordinator, clinical trials manager, or clinical research administrator.    

Program Outcomes

Students will be expected to fulfill the following primary goals and objectives prior to Certificate completion, which will demonstrate competency in core knowledge areas and relevant skill sets:

1. To comprehend and have a thorough understanding of fundamental regulations (IRB, Informed consent and inclusion) of clinical research and clinical research participants.

2. To comprehend and have a thorough understanding of clinical study design, including statistical analysis necessary to make appropriate conclusions.

3. To gain experience working within a clinical research setting.
   
   Certificate Admissions Requirements

Applicants must be enrolled in the PharmD program.

Applicants must submit an essay stating why they are interested in the certificate and be approved by the Chair of the DPAS and the Director/Dean of Professional Affairs to enroll in the rotation.

Certificate Program Requirements

Total Credit Hours: 12

Certificate completion requirements:

1)      All didactic courses passed with a B- or higher.

2)      Passing grade for experiential coursework.

3)      Certificate will be conferred concomitantly with PharmD degree.