Behind every cure for the various diseases that plague a human body is a team of scientists and their selfless clinical researchers.
Clinical research (WSQ Specialist) is part of the healthcare science that studies the health and illnesses in humans. It determines the effectiveness and safety of medications, devices, diagnostic products and treatment regimens intended for human use.
COURSE INFORMATION
Clinical research also considers the ethical issues that could arise from their implementation for prevention, treatment, diagnosis or for relieving symptoms of a disease.
The Clinical Research Programmes offered are:
- WSQ Diploma
- WSQ Specialist Diploma
- WSQ Graduate Diploma
It’s the first of its kind in the clinical research industry. Endorsed and validated by the industry. Each diploma equips the students with practical knowledge and competency-based skills to prepare them for a career in the field of Clinical Research.
- To provide trainees with skills and knowledge that will enable them to respond effectively in a rapidly changing health arena that is strongly influenced by healthcare trends and both local, and international legislations.
- To support and challenge trainees’ the development of their skills and knowledge to enable them to either enter the industry and/or for those already in the industry, to upskill themselves in order to be able to perform in their professional practice more effectively.
- To encourage trainees to leverage on their acquired skills and knowledge to adapt to the ever-changing landscape in clinical research.
- To provide students with the opportunity to critically evaluate and explore the complexities of conducting clinical research in the current healthcare and legislative environment.
WSQ Specialist Diploma in Clinical Research:
- Apply primary medical knowledge and medical terminology in clinical trials
- Adhere to safety requirements in clinical research
- Manage trial supplies in clinical trials
- Manage clinical research sites
- Perform data management in clinical trials
- Manage finance in clinical trials
- Write good monitoring visit report for clinical research trial
Part Time
4 months
Full Time
8 months
Intake Schedules
January, March, July, October
Course Commencement
Minimum of 15 registered students to commence.
Students will be informed two weeks before the start of class.
Perform Data Management in Clinical Trials
This course will allow trainees to gain the aptitude, knowledge, and skills to understand how performing data management can be applied to Clinical Research Trials and the CRA role. Completion of this module will enhance the trainees’ ability to undertake the Clinical Research Associate (CRA) role and assist in their development within the field of Clinical Research.
Apply Primary Medical Knowledge and Medical Terminology in Clinical Trials & Describe the Emerging Technologies in Clinical Research
In this module, you will formulate a search for primary medical knowledge and medical terminology in clinical trials, conduct a search for primary medical knowledge and medical terminology in clinical trials and evaluate the literature on primary medical knowledge and medical terminology in clinical trials and document and apply this to emerging technologies.
Write a Good Monitoring Visit Report for a Clinical Research Trial
In this module, you will formulate a search for writing a good monitoring report for a clinical research trial, conduct a search for writing a good monitoring report for a clinical research trial and evaluate the literature on writing a good monitoring report for a clinical research trial and document and apply this to practice.
Manage Finances in Clinical Trials
In this module, you will formulate search for managing finances in clinical research trials, conduct a search for managing finances in clinical research trials and evaluate the identified evidence related to managing finances in clinical research trials and document how these apply to the clinical research industry.
Adhere to Safety Requirements in Clinical Research
In this module, you will formulate a search for safety requirements in clinical research, conduct a search for safety requirements in clinical research and evaluate the literature on safety requirements in clinical research and document and apply this to practice.
Manage Trial Supplies in Clinical Trials
In this module, you will formulate a search for managing trial supplies in clinical trials, conduct a search for managing trial supplies in clinical trials and evaluate the literature on managing trial supplies in clinical trials and document and apply this to practice.
Manage Clinical Research Sites
In this module, you will formulate a search for managing clinical research sites, conduct a search for managing clinical research sites and evaluate the literature on managing clinical research sites and document and apply this to practice.
- Clinical Trials
- Research & Development
- Multi-centre & Global Trials
- Phase I, II, III and IV drug trials
- Pharmaceutical Industries
- Therapeutics, Diagnostics, Theranostics
- Pharmacogenomics and Pharmacokinetics & Pharmacodynamics (PK/PD studies)
- Drug Formulations, Nutrition & Dietetics
- Neutraceuticals
- Drug Delivery & Drug Development
- Clinical Trial Hub – Singapore (All Drug Trial regulations are in place)
- Asia will have about 40-45% of Global Drug Trials.
Career Path
- Clinical Research Associate (CRA) or
- Clinical Research Coordinator
- Clinical Trial Supervisor
- Trial Manager
- Sr Manager / Country Manager
- Asst Director
- Deputy Director
- Director (for example – Asia pacific)
- Global Director
Language requirements:
At least a C6 at GCE O/A Level English or equivalent or Academic IELTS 6.0 and above or equivalent.
Academic requirements:
Bachelor or equivalent in Life Sciences or relevant fields.
Local Students
International Students
Application Fees
Application Fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
$50
$600
Course Fees Per Module
The fees required for each module.
Full Course Fees
The full fees for Modules
$12,000
$12,000
- Above amounts are in Singapore Dollars, and are exclusive of GST.
- Application Fees refer to the price that the student pays the school for the sole purpose of processing the application and admission requirements.
- Local Student refers to Singaporean Citizens, Permanent Residents, Employment Pass or Dependant Pass Holders.
- For course fee refunds policy, please refer to the Student Handbook.
Application Fees
Application Fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Local Students
$50
International Students
$600
Course Fees Per Module
The fees required for each module.
Local Students
International Students
Full Course Fees
The full fees for Modules
Local Students
$12,000
International Students
$12,000
- Above prices are in Singapore Dollars, and the amounts are before GST.
- Local student refers to Singaporeans, Permanent Residents, Employment Pass or Dependant Pass Holders.
Note:
The percentage of course fee funding by SSG is dependent on:
- For Singapore Citizens 40 years old and above the funding is up to 70%.
- For Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents aged between 21 and 39 years old, the funding is up to 50%.
SkillsFuture Credit Information
- Submit SkillsFuture claim 60 days before commencement of the programme, or at the start of the course (w.e.f 21 April 2017). According to SkillsFuture SG, this window period is sufficient for individuals to make claims to facilitate earlier programme registration.
- Inform the Programme Consultant on the usage of SkillsFuture Credit and advise the appropriate amount to be offset against the qualifying programme fees.
- Submit the claim via the SkillsFuture Credit Portal for the appropriate amount to be paid to CSM Academy International for your registered programme.
For more information, please visit
http://www.skillsfuture.gov.sg/credit.
Insurance Fees
- Under Edutrust Certificate Scheme stipulated by Committee for Private Education (CPE), the student’s fee must be protected.
- Serves to protect students’ paid fees.
- Subject to prevailing market rate
Medical Insurance Fee
- Subject to prevailing market rate
- Local and International Students are to purchase medical insurance valid throughout their course of studies with CSM Academy International.
- Local Students (Singaporeans, Permanent Residents & Non-student’s Pass Holders) may opt-out of this scheme if they can provide proof of adequate medical insurance coverage in Singapore.
Miscellaneous Fees
The programme is nationally accredited under the Clinical Research Workforce Skills Qualifications (WSQ) framework. Upon completion of the programme, students will be awarded the WSQ Statement of Attainments (SOAs) and WSQ Qualifications under the Clinical Research WSQ framework.
Payments
- All Payments of fees are in Singapore Dollars.
- Amounts presented above are exclusive of Goods and Services Tax (GST)
Payment Methods
Cheque
Telegraphic Transfer
NETS
PayNow
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Documents
Please prepare screenshots, scans, or digital copies of your personal documents as they may be required to be uploaded to the application form, such as your NRIC, Working Pass, Student Pass, Passport, Diploma, Certificate or Transcript of Records (where they apply), etc.
Application Fees
Your application fee for this course must be paid prior to submission of the form. Payment details will appear as you go through with the application form. Application Fees are non-refundable.
After Submission
A representative from CSM Academy International will contact you shortly after submission to assist you further into the application process.
