CLINICACL RESEARCH

Clinical research is a branch of healthcare science that determines the safety and effectiveness (efficacy) of medications, devices, diagnostic products and treatment regimens intended for human use. These may be used for prevention, treatment, diagnosis or for relieving symptoms of a disease. Clinical research enables researchers and doctors to find new and better ways to understand, detect, control and treat human diseases. A clinical research study is a way to find answers to difficult scientific or health questions. For example, a clinical study might be conducted to identify what causes people to get a disease (observational study) or test whether a new treatment, surgical procedure or lifestyle change can cure or prevent a disease from occurring (interventional study).

Courses

BSc Clinical Research & Healthcare Management

This is a full time 3 Years programme. First Year is devoted to the basic Knowledge of Management Sciences while the second and third Year is devoted to specialization in Healthcare and Clinical Research related subjects. Our BSC course in India will surely be going to add a bright side to your resume.

Eligibility:

50% marks in 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics & Biology

Study Topics ( ICRI Syllabus)

Semester I

• Spoken English
• Management Concepts
• Accounting-I
• Fundamentals Of Clinical Research
• Introduction To Health Care
• Mind Management And Human Values

Semester II

• Advanced Spoken English
• Organizational Behaviour And Human Resource Management
• Pharmacology-I
• Marketing Management
• Health, Hospital And Drug Administration
• Medical Therapeutics-I

Semester III

• Communicative English
• Analytical And Clinical Biochemistry
• Basics of Biostatistics *
• Bioethics And Bio Safety
• Preclinical Studies
• Business Application-Excel
• Medical Therapeutics-II

Semester IV

• Best Practices Management
• Logistics & Physical Distribution
• E- Commerce
• Foreign Language(Spanish)
• Environmental Studies
• GST & Indian Customs Act/ Enterprise Resource Planning

Semester V

• Research Methodology
• Pharmacology-II
• Fundamentals of Clinical Trials Operations
• Global Regulations Of Clinical Trial
• Environmental Studies
• Molecular Diagnostics

Semester VI

• Medical Records Management
• Basic Epidemiology
• Quality In Healthcare and Total Quality Management
• Ethics In Clinical Research
• Hospital Management And Law
• Soft Skills & Personality Development Training
• Internship Training & Reporting
• Major Project As Per Approved Topic

MSc in Clinical Research

The comprehensive curriculum enhances the avenues available to students when they step into the industry for faster career scope in MSc Clinical Research. The mix of Clinical Research, Clinical Data Management, Medical Writing and Pharmaco vigilance curriculum along with Management Module and Soft Skills in the course ensures a head start to move up the corporate ladder faster. The objective of MSc in clinical research course is to develop students over a period of two Years by rigorous fieldwork and academics, ensuring students spend last 3 months as interns with hospitals/Pharma Companies/CRO’s who are ICRI industry partners.

Duration:

This is a full time 2 Years course with lectures from Monday-Friday. The degree is provided by a UGC recognized University. Classes would be through lectures, presentations, class participation, case study discussions & industry visits.

Eligibility:

Graduate or Postgraduate in Life Sciences / Microbiology / Biotechnology / Pharmacy / Medicine / Nursing / Physiotherapy / Dentistry / Homeopathy / Ayurvedic and Veterinary Science with min 50% are eligible for admission to MSc Clinical Research.

PhD Clinical Research

Students have numerous areas of research to choose from in Clinical Research Courses. PhD in Clinical Research opens up the possibilities for the student to take up suitable teaching assignments as well as senior positions which are there for the students.

Subsequently, the student has to identify a guide/mentor and work with the mentor to develop a synopsis which if accepted by the research committee becomes the topic of the thesis. The thesis and the PhD have to be done in accordance with the UGC guidelines 2009 (these are available on the UGC website). The student must meet with the guide regularly at least once a week. The minimum period of time for the thesis to be completed is 3 years but the student can take more time for which an additional fee is payable. The thesis is to be presented to the research committee and defended. The student has the possibility of suggesting a guide but the guide has to be approved by the University and must meet the norms specified by UGC.

Duration:

The 5 years PhD programme has a component of one semester of classes in Research methodology. For students who come from the non-clinical research, the programme will undergo on additional 3 months of academic training which will cover the basic aspects of clinical research.

Eligibility:

Masters in Life Sciences / Microbiology / Biotechnology / Pharmacy / Medicine / Nursing / Physiotherapy / Dentistry / Homeopathy / Ayurvedic and Veterinary Science with min 55%.

PG Diploma in Advanced Clinical Research

Course Objective

To provide participants with a broad understanding of the basic principles employed in diploma clinical research both domestically and internationally.

Duration of course

10 months

Eligibility

Minimum eligibility criteria for application to the course would be either of the following:

MBBS/BAMS/BDS/BHMS/Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy Graduates/B. Pharm/ M. Pharm.

Graduates/ Post-Graduate Diploma In Clinical Research/Life sciences/ Bio Sciences with any of the following subjects-Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Genetics and Biotech with min 50%.

Where to study in India

Institute of Clinical Research India (ICRI) is a pioneer institute for clinical research. The institute is spread across in Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Dehradun, Delhi, Jaipur , Mumbai and Pune.