Applied Clinical Research Program

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Earn a certificate with online learning that fits your life

Affiliated with the Faculty of Health Sciences, the Applied Clinical Research program is designed for individuals seeking to enter the field of clinical research.

Program content is based on knowledge and skills for clinical research associates and managers as identified by the Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP)
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Taught by industry experts to help you gain the skills you need for success in applied clinical research

McMaster Continuing Education Health Program Highlights

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Theory and practical experience
Taught by industry experts
Learn in-demand skills and advance your career with convenient, flexible online learning that fits your life

McMaster Continuing Education Health Learning Outcomes

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Understand the principles of Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
Examine regulatory, legal and ethical research practices
Learn strategies for good clinical trial management

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Who should take this program?

Professionals from a variety of backgrounds, including:

Health sciences
Medicine
Nursing
Health informatics
Epidemiology
Anyone looking to break into the field of Applied Clinical Research

What are the career opportunities?

Earning a Certificate in Applied Clinical Research opens doors to wide range of rewarding careers such as:

Research Associate
Clinical Research Associate
Clinical Research Project Manager
Clinical Research Assistant
Assistant Clinical Researcher
Senior Clinical Research Associate
Clinical Research Coordinator
Research Associate in a specific discipline/specialty (e.g., Oncology)
Research Associate
Clinical Trial Supervisor
Clinical Trial Coordinator

Professional Association

SOCRA: The Society of Clinical Research Associates

Students completing the Applied Clinical Research program with McMaster Continuing Education could qualify for the SOCRA certification under Category 3 as long as they meet all requirements. Candidate eligibility for the SOCRA certification can only be assessed by SOCRA according to SOCRA full list of requirements. Acceptance is not guaranteed and it is up to SOCRA’s discretion to accept candidates after reviewing candidate’s profile. If you have a question about Candidate Eligibility please email SOCRA at certification@socra.org.