Clinical Research Coordination for the Life Science Sector (Level 8 - 30 credits)

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

Entry Requirements

This course is suitable for those who possess qualifications at QQI Level 7 or higher in Science, Engineering, Quality or a related discipline.  

Career Options

This highly desired qualification will help you open the door to an exciting and successful career in the pharma or life sciences industries. This unique Level 8 qualification could help kick-start your career progression as an executive, manager or director in the following specialities:

• Business Improvement
  
• Clinical Trial Coordination
• Quality Functions
• New Business Introduction 
  
• Project Planning   

Academic Progression

Successful graduates can apply for our (Hons) Degree in Pharmaceutical Business Operations.  

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Our admissions team are on hand to assist you with your application and answer any questions you may have on the courses.

Students who wish to apply to this course should follow the following application process. They should have obtained a Level 7 (ETCS 120 Credits) Qualification in Science, Engineering or a related discipline.

First of all, you will need to complete and submit an enquiry form, located on the top of this page. This is to register interest with us in the chosen course. Once submitted a member of the team will be in contact with you via phone call or email to discuss the course in more detail, assess your eligibility and assist you with anything you need to progress further.

Subject to eligibility, the next step is to fill out and submit the application form which will require you to submit the following documentation

• A copy of your CV
• Copy of a Government-issued ID (passport or driver’s licence)
• Transcript of your previous highest qualification.
• Proof of employment/unemployment
• Declaration of Purpose Form (this will be provided for you and must be signed to process your application)

We accept scanned documents in a pdf format. Pictures of documents are not accepted.

Please note through the application process if you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us by email on modularprogrammes@innopharmalabs.com or call us (01) 485 3346.