Course Outline
This part-time programme is delivered 1-2 evenings per week and 1-2 Saturdays per month online. It is a QQI Level 8 programme (30 Credits) and registration and induction will begin in December 2020.
Module 1: Clinical Research
ECTS Credits: 10
This module is designed to provide learners with a detailed knowledge of core industry-related subjects and practices within the Clinical Research sphere. Key module topics include the drug development life cycle, phases of clinical trials, primary regulations & directives, GCP auditing & pharmacovigilance and clinical pharmacology.
Module 2: Project Planning and Finance
ECTS Credits: 10
Project management skills are essential to bring leadership and direction to projects. Through participation in this module, learners are equipped with the skills to bring forward and apply in a practical project management capacity. This includes developing expertise in project initiation & conceptualization, project scheduling and time management, project budgeting/costing, project closure & communication, project leadership & communication and project risk management.
Module 3: Professional and Technical Communications
ECTS Credits: 10
This module explores and develops the skills and competencies related to technical/professional communications, incorporating information design and delivery. Featuring core topics which are critical to business success, these include audience analysis, technical report writing, effective data interpretation and visualisation.
Module 4: Career Progression Support
ECTS Credits: N/A
A key part of the programme is focused on providing learners with the necessary skills to advance their career opportunities.