Clinical Research

Embark on an engaging educational journey in clinical research with our comprehensive online program, delivered over three semesters. Immerse yourself in curriculum meticulously designed to cultivate the vital skills required to flourish in the dynamic realm of clinical research.

Humber’s Clinical Research graduate certificate program prepares graduates with the transferable skills needed to build successful careers in a variety of clinical trial management and research sectors. This program focuses on developing the concepts, skills and techniques required to work in the clinical research field. You will gain knowledge and skills in the planning and management of clinical research including practices related to the organization, execution and monitoring of clinical trials. You will learn clinical trial protocol development as part of the principles and processes of clinical trial design.

There is an emphasis on maintaining good clinical practice (GCP) as presented by the International Conference on Harmonization (ICH), along with the importance of data collection, analysis, recording and auditing - all to ensure that clinical trial data are credible and accurate. You will become familiar with the many regulations and guidelines established to ensure trials are conducted ethically and in ways that respect the rights of clinical trial participants, while ensuring the execution of robust scientific research.

Teamwork and communication skills are reinforced throughout the program, and you will acquire the necessary technological skills to assist with data management specific to the field.

You will also benefit from:

• a unique integrated approach
• acquiring a recognized skillset applicable to a wide variety of employment opportunities
• integrative project work that links applied and academic fields
• learning to adapt to the changing field and staying current
• simulation trials mimicking real work experiences

This program is offered in two formats:

1. Online - open to domestic students only. Courses are scheduled over two 14-week semesters and are asynchronous, self-directed online modules with set dates for evaluations. This format includes work-integrated learning in the form of a field experience.
2. Hybrid - open to both domestic and international students. Courses are scheduled over two 14-week semesters, and classes are a mix of in-person, synchronous, and asynchronous, self-directed online modules with set dates for evaluations. This format includes experiential learning in the form of a capstone experience.