Your career after studying Clinical Research

Clinical research is a branch of medical science that determines the safety and effectiveness of medications, devices, diagnostic products and treatment regimens intended for human use. These may be used for prevention, treatment, diagnosis or for relieving symptoms of a disease. Clinical research is an emerging career option for life sciences, dental and medical graduates and it will certainly interests the students to consider clinical research as their destination. Furthermore, the terms Clinical and Research makes this field an attractive option. For many of the science graduates aspiring for growth, research is a boon because science and research are inseparable.

If one wishes to pursue a career in Clinical research, he/she can undertake programmes like Professional Diploma in Clinical Research, M.Sc - Clinical Research (1 Year), M.Sc - Clinical Research (2 Years), M.Sc - Clinical Research Management, PG Diploma in Advanced Clinical Research, PG Diploma in Clinical Data Management, PG Diploma in Clinical Research, PG Diploma in Clinical Research in Business Development, PG Diploma in Quality, Certificate in Clinical Biochemistry, Certificate in Clinical Research (Nurses), PG Certificate in Clinical Research (Nurses), etc.

Eligibility:

Eligibility criteria may vary from course to course. However, privilege is usually given to those candidates who are:

• MBBS/BHMS/BAMS/BPT/MPT/BDS/BMLT/Bachelor in Naturopathy & Veterinary Science /MD/MS.
• Graduate/Postgraduate degree in Pharmacy/ Pharmaceutical Sciences.
• Graduate/Postgraduate degree in Life Sciences (Botany, Zoology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Genetics, Biotechnology).
• Graduate/Postgraduate degree in Chemistry/Biostatistics/ Bioinformatics.
• Graduate or equivalent degree in Nursing/Allied Health.
• Students in their final year of graduation for the above courses may also apply.

Career Prospects:

On successful completion of a course in Clinical Research, one can start as a Clinical Research Associate (CRA). The discipline opens up avenue in fields like hospital, CROs, and pharmaceutical companies.