About the Course
An M.Sc. in Clinical Research is a specialised two-year postgraduate program designed to train students in the methodology, ethics and management of clinical trials and biomedical research. This program is specifically designed for students and professionals who wish to build a career in healthcare research, pharmaceutical development, regulatory affairs or hospital-based clinical research.
The program spans 2 years across 4 semesters and provides students with a comprehensive understanding of how clinical trials are designed, conducted, monitored and reported — in full compliance with international regulatory standards and ethical guidelines. With the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries expanding at a remarkable pace globally, qualified clinical research professionals are among the most sought-after talent in the healthcare sector today.
The curriculum covers all essential areas of clinical research including clinical trial design and management, regulatory guidelines such as ICH-GCP, FDA and EMA standards, data collection and management, pharmacovigilance, biostatistics, medical writing and quality assurance — ensuring every graduate is fully equipped to contribute to the advancement of medical science from day one.
What will you study
Epidemiology
Biostatistics
Environmental Health
Health Policy and Management
Social and Behavioural Sciences
Global Health
Health Informatics Public Health Nutrition
Maternal and Child Health
Occupational Health
Health Promotion
Infectious Disease Control
Eligibility Criteria
- B.Sc. in Biology, Microbiology or Biochemistry
- B.Pharm — Bachelor of Pharmacy
- MBBS, BDS, BPT, BAMS or BHMS
- B.Sc. Nursing
- Biotechnology or Life Sciences graduate
- Minimum 50% to 60% aggregate marks in undergraduate studies
Job Roles
- Clinical Research Associate (CRA)
- Clinical Trial Manager
- Regulatory Affairs Associate
- Medical Writer
- Data Manager
- Pharmacovigilance Officer
- Biostatistician
- Research Scientist
- Quality Assurance and Quality Control Officer