The student will have acquired general knowledge about clinical research.
The student will have acquired knowledge of the importance of conducting clinical trials in general (the history of clinical trials, why conduct a clinical trial, the importance of clinical trials in Evidence Based Medicine, etc.); the practical conduct of a clinical trial; the main players involved in developing and conducting a clinical trial; the key stages in conducting a clinical trial, including the importance of the clinical trial committee and the role of the clinical trial investigator. ); the practical conduct of a clinical trial; the main players involved in developing and conducting a clinical trial; the key stages in conducting a clinical trial, including the importance of the ethics committee, monitoring adverse events, etc.; the role of regulatory agencies (EMA, FDA), good clinical practice and quality assurance. In addition, students will be trained in systematic bibliographical research, to raise their awareness of this key preliminary stage in the development of a research project.
A course book will be provided to students at the beginning of the course; it will include an introduction, the course structure, the educational format, the schedule, the course objectives, the examination modalities, the language of instruction, and the professor’s contact information.
Presentations in the form of PowerPoint slides, with materials made available on Webcampus
In-class exercises
Group work in the form of a debate on a clinical research topic (pro/con) — this group work will require preparation at home as well as an in-class presentation.
QCM written examination + open questions
| Training | Study programme | Block | Credits | Mandatory |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor in Biomedical Sciences | Standard | 0 | 2 | |
| Bachelor in Biomedical Sciences | Standard | 3 | 2 |