Various courses in clinical research have been designed to produce professionals with a varied degree of specializations, capable of working at different levels in this upcoming industry. Although many courses are available, the Clinical Research Courses India can be broadly divided into the following categories :

Certification Programs are designed for jobs at the basic levels, in which the qualified candidates are absorbed as Clinical Research Assistants, Associates, Coordinators, Patient Recruitment Executives etc. These short term programs (3 months) provide candidates with an opportunity to acquire and develop the expertise necessary for effective research and human trials, including clinical trial phases and design, planning, implementation, data analysis, regulatory and procedural guidelines and ethical considerations. Clinical Research Certification Programs are also offered for getting job as Investigators/ Co-investigators.

The most sought after program in this field is the Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Research as well as Pharmacovigilance. These PG Diplomas are offered as medium term courses ranging from a period of 10 months to one year, and prepare candidates for jobs at mid level in Advanced Clinical Research and Pharmacovigilance. Besides training the students on basic aspects of clinical research, stress is laid of teaching them about preparation of CRFs (Case Record Forms), IC (Informed Consent Forms), PIs (Patient Information Sheets), Protocol Designing, PMS (Post Marketing Surveillance Studies), Plan Designing and much more.

The objective of the two year Govt recognized Masters Degree in Clinical Research is to develop students’ capabilities for managerial positions in the clinical research Industry, through rigorous field work and academics. For the last few months of the M Sc Program, students work as interns with hospitals, pharma companies, CRO’s etc. The mix of Clinical Research, Clinical Data Management, Medical Writing and Pharmacovigilance curriculum along with Management Module and Soft Skills in the course ensures a head start to students in this coveted industry in India and abroad. Graduates or Postgraduates in any discipline of Life Sciences are eligible to apply for this course.

The Phd opens up possibilities for student to take up suitable research and teaching assignments as well as at work senior positions which get opened up for the student in the Clinical Research industry. The 2 year UGC recognized program can be availed by students holding Masters degree in Life Sciences, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Pharmacy, Medicine, Nursing, Physiotherapy, Dentistry, Homeopathy, Ayurvedic and Veterinary Science.