Clinical Research (Gr. Dip.) (30 credits)
Offered by: Medicine (Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences)
Degree: Graduate Diploma in Clinical Research
Program credit weight: 30
Program Description
The objectives of this program are to give students exposure to both theoretical and practical issues relevant to the conception and conduct of a clinical research study, and to put these principles into practice by participating in an ongoing clinical trial. The training provided qualifies students to manage and design clinical research studies in both academic and industrial settings.
Note: For information about Fall 2025 and Winter 2026 course offerings, please check back on May 8, 2025. Until then, the "Terms offered" field will appear blank for most courses while the class schedule is being finalized.
Required Courses (24 credits)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EXMD 617 | Workshop in Clinical Trials 1. | 1 |
Workshop in Clinical Trials 1. Terms offered: Winter 2026 Intensive day-long workshop discussing Industrial/Academic/Governmental interactions in the design, testing and approval of drugs. | ||
| EXMD 618 | Workshop in Clinical Trials 2. | 1 |
Workshop in Clinical Trials 2. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Intensive day-long workshop discussing the role of the physician in drug testing. | ||
| EXMD 619 | Workshop in Clinical Trials 3. | 1 |
Workshop in Clinical Trials 3. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Intensive day-long workshop discussing the pharmacoeconomics of drug design and testing. | ||
| EXMD 620 | Clinical Trials and Research 1. | 1 |
Clinical Trials and Research 1. Terms offered: Winter 2026 Intensive day-long workshop discussing a topical subject or recent advance relevant to clinical research and the conduct of clinical trials. | ||
| EXMD 625 | Clinical Trials and Research 2. | 1 |
Clinical Trials and Research 2. Terms offered: Winter 2026 Intensive day-long workshop discussing a topical subject or recent advance relevant to clinical research and the conduct of clinical trials. | ||
| EXMD 626 | Clinical Trials and Research 3. | 1 |
Clinical Trials and Research 3. Terms offered: Winter 2026 Intensive day-long workshop discussing a topical subject or recent advance relevant to clinical research and the conduct of clinical trials. | ||
| EXMD 627 | Practicum in Clinical Research. | 18 |
Practicum in Clinical Research. Terms offered: Summer 2025, Winter 2026 Six-step program: 1. Identification of the problem; 2. Experimental design; 3. Protocol development; 4. Execution of the protocol; 5. Data analysis; 6. Generation of final report with active "clerkship" participation in each component with team leaders and experts designated for each stage. | ||
Complementary Courses (6 credits)
Six credits at the 500 level or higher chosen from: Experimental Medicine (EXMD), Pharmacology and Therapeutics (PHAR), Epidemiology and Biostatistics (EPIB). With prior approval from the Division's Student Affairs Coordinator, courses at the 500 level or higher, from other Allied Health Sciences departments may be accepted.