Campus
Delivery
Online
Duration
2 Semesters (1 Year)
Credential
Ontario College Graduate Certificate

About the Program

This one-year certificate program, you will learn research design concepts, analysis and the quality assurance required for daily operations in the clinical research field. You will examine clinical studies across the pharmaceutical, medical device and natural health product sectors that give the competitive edge required in this dynamic industry. In this hands-on program, you will work alongside industry professionals and develop a network of contacts ahead of graduation.

Part-time option is available >

Skills

Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

  • Conduct research design concepts
  • Analysis and quality assurance of daily operations in clinical trials development process for products such as drugs, medical devices, biopharmaceuticals and natural health products
  • Identify the roles and responsibilities of the different positions within the clinical research processes
  • Learn to incorporate ethical practices

Work Experience

Optional Work Term

This program offers the option to complete a work term, providing valuable hands-on experience in your field of study. Students interested in completing a work term should apply to the Clinical Research (Work Term) (CRQC) program.​

Students who select the work term stream will have the opportunity to participate in a work term(s) if eligibility requirements are maintained. Students will have the flexibility to transfer to the non-work term stream at any time. The work term(s) is similar in length to an academic semester and is typically a full-time position that may be paid or unpaid. The work term job search is student-driven and participation in the work term stream does not guarantee that a work position will be secured. However, students will receive guidance and support through in-class career workshops and one-on-one coaching to help prepare for the work term.

Program Availability

Start in Location Availability
May 2025
Online
 Open
Sept. 2025
Online
 Open
Jan. 2026
Online
 Open

Please note that availability is subject to change and a seat is not guaranteed.

Program and Course Delivery

This program is offered online. Students learn remotely and do not need to come to campus. Online learning can be synchronous – scheduled class time with professors – or asynchronous – no scheduled class time, with all learning independent.

Your Career

Graduates of the program can explore the following career options:

  • Clinical research assistant
  • Clinical research associate
  • Clinical records associate
  • Clinical trials monitor

Affiliations and Associations

  • Clinical Research Association of Canada (CRAC)
  • Network of Networks (N2)
  • Consortium of Academic Programs in Clinical Research (CoAPCR)

Student Experiences

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