Protocol Development (CTM201)
Aims
The aim of this module is to be able to produce the protocol for a trial. Material in this module will build on the work of the core modules, but will go further into the steps to be taken for preparing the protocol for a trial. It is recommended that this module is taken in the same year that students attempt the last of the written papers.
Working in small groups over a 4 week period (in either autumn or spring), students will critically appraise a systematic review provided and start drafting the background section for a trial protocol. Students can then use this as a basis for developing their own draft protocol for assessment. Note that this will not be the ‘final’ version of the protocol, but one that would be ready for consultation with stakeholders.
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 who do not have a background in clinical trials may need to spend some time familiarising themselves with terminology before they can successfully complete 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.
Fee
The tuition fee for this module is £1,655.
Module Outline
A full outline of the module can be downloaded here as a PDF.
