Course overview
This introductory course will provide an understanding of the scientific and regulatory aspects of each phase of the drug development pathway and the role they play in bringing new drugs to the market, allowing for context for future learning in content specific topics undertaken in later years. The content focusses on the core knowledge which underpins a career in clinical trials, and examines the roles and contributions of various stakeholders to ensure trial conduct is in accordance with the international ethical and scientific quality standard for designing, conducting, recording and reporting trials. The course has been designed in consultation with key industry partners and includes industry site visits.
Course learning outcomes
- Describe the pathway from molecule identification to drug approval to understand the contribution of clinical trial in the development of therapeutics and other interventions
- Evaluate and interpret preclinical study data to support progression to clinical trials
- Demonstrate an ability to work within the ethical and regulatory requirements for the conduct of clinical trials
- Describe the concepts underpinning clinical trial design and conduct to enable ethical and reliable data collection
Degree list
The following degrees include this course