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Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Drug Development

Queen Mary University of London
Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Drug Development
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Fees

£19,300

2 years Course

Overview

Course information

Batch Coming Soon

Course Duration

2 years

Limited Seats Available

15-20 Seats
Benefits

What you’ll learn

We have developed a modular postgraduate programme in clinical drug development. It is designed to give you the academic background and specialist skills you need to carry out clinical drug development in a contract research organisation, pharmaceutical industry or health service environment.

The modular nature of the programme is designed to fit in with your needs if you are in full-time employment. You will receive the taught element of the modules in three-day blocks every four to six weeks (approximately).

Your initial modules will concentrate on early drug development. You will learn how to design a clinical study and gain insights into the practical aspects of early drug development. You will cover ethics and regulation and understand how to manage the data of a study. You will also gain a wider picture of drug discovery and pre-clinical research and development as well as toxicology.

Clinical Drug Development programme from Queen Mary is designed for individuals seeking deeper understanding and insight into the area of Clinical Drug Development, Clinical Trial design and Clinical Trial Management in the following key areas:

  • Drug Design
  • Pharmaceutical Analysis
  • Drug safety and pharmacovigilance
  • Clinical trial management e.g. (clinical research associates)
  • Pharmaco-economics
  • Marketing
  • Regulatory Affairs
  • Quality Assurance
  • Medical Sales

Where you'll learn

About the Institute

Queen Mary University

Founded in 1785 as the London Medical College, Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) is the amalgamation of four historic medical institutions, including England’s first medical school.

It was officially granted university status in 1887 and now offers over 240 degree programmes across three faculties: Humanities and Social Sciences, Science and Engineering, and Medicine and Dentistry.

QMUL is a Russell Group university, operating across five campuses in London and at sites across Europe and Asia.

  • In the 2023 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings, QMUL ranked 16 in the UK, and 124 globally. 
  • The students are drawn from over 170 nationalities: approximately 41 per cent are from overseas, the university prides itself on having a vibrant and multicultural community
  • QMUL has nine Nobel Prize winners among our former staff and students.
  • Notable alumni include Ronald Ross, who discovered the origin and cure for malaria, Davidson Nicol, who discovered the breakdown of insulin in the human body, British politician Peter Hain, and Professor Andrew Pollard, the chief investigator of the Oxford–AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine.

 

William Harvey Research Institute

The William Harvey Research Institute (WHRI) prioritises nurturing the next generation of researchers. Affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry at Queen Mary University of London, ranked joint seventh in the UK for research quality (REF 2021), WHRI excels in cardiovascular, inflammation, and endocrine research. Internationally recognized for critical care and perioperative medicine research, talents from various disciplines like genomics, cell biology, and pharmacology are combined for translational bench-to-patient studies and large-scale clinical trials. As the largest pharmacological research institute in the UK university sector and one of Europe's largest, our Centre employs 530 clinicians and scientists from 45 countries.

 

Facilities

At Queen Mary you will have access to a number of advanced facilities, including:

  • access to QMplus, our bespoke online learning platform
  • access to online library facilities and reading materials
  • access to video and audio recordings of all lectures and other online resources
  • access to our campus facilities if you decide to visit at any point during your course (if it is safe to do so in accordance with local and national COVID-19 guidelines)

About the Institute

Queen Mary University

Founded in 1785 as the London Medical College, Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) is the amalgamation of four historic medical institutions, including England’s first medical school.

It was officially granted university status in 1887 and now offers over 240 degree programmes across three faculties: Humanities and Social Sciences, Science and Engineering, and Medicine and Dentistry.

QMUL is a Russell Group university, operating across five campuses in London and at sites across Europe and Asia.

  • In the 2023 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings, QMUL ranked 16 in the UK, and 124 globally. 
  • The students are drawn from over 170 nationalities: approximately 41 per cent are from overseas, the university prides itself on having a vibrant and multicultural community
  • QMUL has nine Nobel Prize winners among our former staff and students.
  • Notable alumni include Ronald Ross, who discovered the origin and cure for malaria, Davidson Nicol, who discovered the breakdown of insulin in the human body, British politician Peter Hain, and Professor Andrew Pollard, the chief investigator of the Oxford–AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine.

 

William Harvey Research Institute

The William Harvey Research Institute (WHRI) prioritises nurturing the next generation of researchers. Affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry at Queen Mary University of London, ranked joint seventh in the UK for research quality (REF 2021), WHRI excels in cardiovascular, inflammation, and endocrine research. Internationally recognized for critical care and perioperative medicine research, talents from various disciplines like genomics, cell biology, and pharmacology are combined for translational bench-to-patient studies and large-scale clinical trials. As the largest pharmacological research institute in the UK university sector and one of Europe's largest, our Centre employs 530 clinicians and scientists from 45 countries.

 

Facilities

At Queen Mary you will have access to a number of advanced facilities, including:

  • access to QMplus, our bespoke online learning platform
  • access to online library facilities and reading materials
  • access to video and audio recordings of all lectures and other online resources
  • access to our campus facilities if you decide to visit at any point during your course (if it is safe to do so in accordance with local and national COVID-19 guidelines)

Teaching

The programme will be entirely delivered online through the Queen Mary virtual learning environment, QMplus. You will be able to follow each lecture online via audio recordings and slide/whiteboard content. You are encouraged to interact with teaching staff and other students in online discussion forums, join group activities and be a part of the student community.

Your learning will include:

  • lectures
  • self-directed learning
  • reading lists of books and journal papers.

You will have an Academic Adviser who will guide you in both academic and pastoral matters throughout your studies.

The programme will be entirely delivered online through the Queen Mary virtual learning environment, QMplus. You will be able to follow each lecture online via audio recordings and slide/whiteboard content. You are encouraged to interact with teaching staff and other students in online discussion forums, join group activities and be a part of the student community.

Your learning will include:

  • lectures
  • self-directed learning
  • reading lists of books and journal papers.

You will have an Academic Adviser who will guide you in both academic and pastoral matters throughout your studies.

Structure

  • Eight compulsory modules
  • Eight compulsory modules

Assessment

  • You will receive continuous assessment in your taught modules, through essay-style answers, a series of shorter answers or a mixture of both 
  • There is no final written examination
  • You will receive continuous assessment in your taught modules, through essay-style answers, a series of shorter answers or a mixture of both 
  • There is no final written examination

Fees and Study Options

Starting in : September 2024

Duration : 24-48 months

Location : Distance Learning

Fees : £9,650 (The course fee is charged per annum for 2 years. Note that fees may be subject to an increase on an annual basis)

Starting in : September 2024

Duration : 24-48 months

Location : Distance Learning

Fees : £9,650 (The course fee is charged per annum for 2 years. Note that fees may be subject to an increase on an annual basis)

Entry Requirements

Degree Requirements

  • A 2:2 or above at undergraduate level in a related subject from a recognised academic institution.

English Language Requirements

  • If you got your degree in an English speaking country or if it was taught in English, and you studied within the last five years, you might not need an English language qualification
  • You may be able to meet the English language requirement for your programme by joining a summer pre-sessional programme before starting your degree

Degree Requirements

  • A 2:2 or above at undergraduate level in a related subject from a recognised academic institution.

English Language Requirements

  • If you got your degree in an English speaking country or if it was taught in English, and you studied within the last five years, you might not need an English language qualification
  • You may be able to meet the English language requirement for your programme by joining a summer pre-sessional programme before starting your degree

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Course Duration

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What you'll learn

We have developed a modular postgraduate programme in clinical drug development. It is designed to give you the academic background and specialist skills you need to carry out clinical drug development in a contract research organisation, pharmaceutical industry or health service environment.

The modular nature of the programme is designed to fit in with your needs if you are in full-time employment. You will receive the taught element of the modules in three-day blocks every four to six weeks (approximately).

Your initial modules will concentrate on early drug development. You will learn how to design a clinical study and gain insights into the practical aspects of early drug development. You will cover ethics and regulation and understand how to manage the data of a study. You will also gain a wider picture of drug discovery and pre-clinical research and development as well as toxicology.

Clinical Drug Development programme from Queen Mary is designed for individuals seeking deeper understanding and insight into the area of Clinical Drug Development, Clinical Trial design and Clinical Trial Management in the following key areas:

  • Drug Design
  • Pharmaceutical Analysis
  • Drug safety and pharmacovigilance
  • Clinical trial management e.g. (clinical research associates)
  • Pharmaco-economics
  • Marketing
  • Regulatory Affairs
  • Quality Assurance
  • Medical Sales

Where you'll learn

About the Institute

Queen Mary University

Founded in 1785 as the London Medical College, Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) is the amalgamation of four historic medical institutions, including England’s first medical school.

It was officially granted university status in 1887 and now offers over 240 degree programmes across three faculties: Humanities and Social Sciences, Science and Engineering, and Medicine and Dentistry.

QMUL is a Russell Group university, operating across five campuses in London and at sites across Europe and Asia.

  • In the 2023 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings, QMUL ranked 16 in the UK, and 124 globally. 
  • The students are drawn from over 170 nationalities: approximately 41 per cent are from overseas, the university prides itself on having a vibrant and multicultural community
  • QMUL has nine Nobel Prize winners among our former staff and students.
  • Notable alumni include Ronald Ross, who discovered the origin and cure for malaria, Davidson Nicol, who discovered the breakdown of insulin in the human body, British politician Peter Hain, and Professor Andrew Pollard, the chief investigator of the Oxford–AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine.

 

William Harvey Research Institute

The William Harvey Research Institute (WHRI) prioritises nurturing the next generation of researchers. Affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry at Queen Mary University of London, ranked joint seventh in the UK for research quality (REF 2021), WHRI excels in cardiovascular, inflammation, and endocrine research. Internationally recognized for critical care and perioperative medicine research, talents from various disciplines like genomics, cell biology, and pharmacology are combined for translational bench-to-patient studies and large-scale clinical trials. As the largest pharmacological research institute in the UK university sector and one of Europe's largest, our Centre employs 530 clinicians and scientists from 45 countries.

 

Facilities

At Queen Mary you will have access to a number of advanced facilities, including:

  • access to QMplus, our bespoke online learning platform
  • access to online library facilities and reading materials
  • access to video and audio recordings of all lectures and other online resources
  • access to our campus facilities if you decide to visit at any point during your course (if it is safe to do so in accordance with local and national COVID-19 guidelines)

About the Institute

Queen Mary University

Founded in 1785 as the London Medical College, Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) is the amalgamation of four historic medical institutions, including England’s first medical school.

It was officially granted university status in 1887 and now offers over 240 degree programmes across three faculties: Humanities and Social Sciences, Science and Engineering, and Medicine and Dentistry.

QMUL is a Russell Group university, operating across five campuses in London and at sites across Europe and Asia.

  • In the 2023 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings, QMUL ranked 16 in the UK, and 124 globally. 
  • The students are drawn from over 170 nationalities: approximately 41 per cent are from overseas, the university prides itself on having a vibrant and multicultural community
  • QMUL has nine Nobel Prize winners among our former staff and students.
  • Notable alumni include Ronald Ross, who discovered the origin and cure for malaria, Davidson Nicol, who discovered the breakdown of insulin in the human body, British politician Peter Hain, and Professor Andrew Pollard, the chief investigator of the Oxford–AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine.

 

William Harvey Research Institute

The William Harvey Research Institute (WHRI) prioritises nurturing the next generation of researchers. Affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry at Queen Mary University of London, ranked joint seventh in the UK for research quality (REF 2021), WHRI excels in cardiovascular, inflammation, and endocrine research. Internationally recognized for critical care and perioperative medicine research, talents from various disciplines like genomics, cell biology, and pharmacology are combined for translational bench-to-patient studies and large-scale clinical trials. As the largest pharmacological research institute in the UK university sector and one of Europe's largest, our Centre employs 530 clinicians and scientists from 45 countries.

 

Facilities

At Queen Mary you will have access to a number of advanced facilities, including:

  • access to QMplus, our bespoke online learning platform
  • access to online library facilities and reading materials
  • access to video and audio recordings of all lectures and other online resources
  • access to our campus facilities if you decide to visit at any point during your course (if it is safe to do so in accordance with local and national COVID-19 guidelines)

Teaching

The programme will be entirely delivered online through the Queen Mary virtual learning environment, QMplus. You will be able to follow each lecture online via audio recordings and slide/whiteboard content. You are encouraged to interact with teaching staff and other students in online discussion forums, join group activities and be a part of the student community.

Your learning will include:

  • lectures
  • self-directed learning
  • reading lists of books and journal papers.

You will have an Academic Adviser who will guide you in both academic and pastoral matters throughout your studies.

The programme will be entirely delivered online through the Queen Mary virtual learning environment, QMplus. You will be able to follow each lecture online via audio recordings and slide/whiteboard content. You are encouraged to interact with teaching staff and other students in online discussion forums, join group activities and be a part of the student community.

Your learning will include:

  • lectures
  • self-directed learning
  • reading lists of books and journal papers.

You will have an Academic Adviser who will guide you in both academic and pastoral matters throughout your studies.

Structure

  • Eight compulsory modules
  • Eight compulsory modules

Assessment

  • You will receive continuous assessment in your taught modules, through essay-style answers, a series of shorter answers or a mixture of both 
  • There is no final written examination
  • You will receive continuous assessment in your taught modules, through essay-style answers, a series of shorter answers or a mixture of both 
  • There is no final written examination

Fees and Study Options

Starting in : September 2024

Duration : 24-48 months

Location : Distance Learning

Fees : £9,650 (The course fee is charged per annum for 2 years. Note that fees may be subject to an increase on an annual basis)

Starting in : September 2024

Duration : 24-48 months

Location : Distance Learning

Fees : £9,650 (The course fee is charged per annum for 2 years. Note that fees may be subject to an increase on an annual basis)

Entry Requirements

Degree Requirements

  • A 2:2 or above at undergraduate level in a related subject from a recognised academic institution.

English Language Requirements

  • If you got your degree in an English speaking country or if it was taught in English, and you studied within the last five years, you might not need an English language qualification
  • You may be able to meet the English language requirement for your programme by joining a summer pre-sessional programme before starting your degree

Degree Requirements

  • A 2:2 or above at undergraduate level in a related subject from a recognised academic institution.

English Language Requirements

  • If you got your degree in an English speaking country or if it was taught in English, and you studied within the last five years, you might not need an English language qualification
  • You may be able to meet the English language requirement for your programme by joining a summer pre-sessional programme before starting your degree

Course Curriculum

8 Modules

Drug Discovery and Pre-Clinical Research and Development (DL)

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