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Clinical Drug Development Harvard Medical School Online

Highlights
Tuition fee
1025 USD / full
1025 USD / full
1025 USD / full
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Tuition fee
1025 USD / full
1025 USD / full
1025 USD / full
Unknown
Duration
3 months
Duration
3 months
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Start date
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Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

This advanced Clinical Drug Development course at Harvard Medical School Online offers a unique way for professionals to learn from leading Harvard Medical School faculty about how drugs are developed clinically and about the advances happening in this field that are ultimately helping to improve the treatment and prevention of disease.

Overview

Clinical drug development has evolved dramatically over time and the field continues to advance today. The methodology of clinical trials has evolved with new techniques being introduced, the design and statistical aspects have become more sophisticated in parallel with the increased use of technology and the introduction of new drug modalities. The Clinical Drug Development course is offered at Harvard Medical School Online.

Learning outcomes

  • The rigor and discipline of this process means that people can trust that the medicines they take are likely to be safe and effective and that beneficial treatments can make their way through the process in a safe and timely manner. 
  • Learning about the process of clinical drug development has important implications for anyone working in health care and related sectors.

Programme Structure

Topics include:

  • The Promise of Clinical Drug Development
  • Establishing a Causal Pathway
  • Chance and Bias
  • Confounding and Effect Modification
  • Basic Epidemiologic Considerations
  • Surrogate Endpoints

Key information

Duration

  • Part-time
    • 3 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

English

Delivered

Online
  • Semi-structured

Campus Location

  • Boston, United States

What students do after studying

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

This course is designed for professionals in health care, life sciences, and related industries who want to have a better understanding of clinical drug development for their work.

You should participate in this course if you are:
  • Seeking a firm understanding of the process of clinical drug development following preclinical research.
  • Working in a related sector and would like to update your knowledge of the latest advancements in clinical trial methodologies.
  • A health care professional looking to advance your expertise in clinical drug development and trial design.
We recommend basic knowledge of chemistry, biology, and physics, as well as an understanding of key pharmacology concepts. If you need further background in pharmacology, we also offer an introductory course, HMX Pro Pharmacology – Essentials.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
  • International

    Non-residents
    1025 USD / full
    1025 USD / full
  • Out-of-State
    1025 USD / full
    1025 USD / full
  • Domestic

    In-State
    1025 USD / full
    1025 USD / full

Additional Details

US$995 for an individual course

Funding

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