Clinical Trials in Practice (CTM103)
Aims
The key steps in the logistical and practical implementation of a clinical trial are investigated in this module, including clarifying and operationalising the primary and secondary objectives of clinical trials, the implications of design choices for implementation of a trial, trial governance, clearances (including research and ethical clearance), and data collection and recruitment methods. The module will explore quality assurance and control, and investigate data processing and management issues.
Credits
15 credits are offered on successful completion of this module.
Prerequisites and Selection
Those wishing to study this module should have regular access to the internet to benefit from library facilities, participate in web-based conference discussions and submit assignments.
Students should have completed Fundamentals of Clinical Trials (CTM101) and Basic Statistics for Clinical Trials (CTM102) or have already studied similar syllabuses, as deemed acceptable by the Course Director, before studying
this module. Please see the Module Outline for more details.
Students must meet the required standard of English required to study this course. Details can be found here.
The tuition fee for this module is £1,655.
Module Outline
A full outline of the module can be downloaded here as a PDF.
65% of individuals who took this module also took Basic Statistics for Clinical Trials
