EDUCBA

Drug Development and Clinical Research

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EDUCBA

Drug Development and Clinical Research

EDUCBA

Instructor: EDUCBA

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
2 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
2 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Explain the drug development process, clinical trial phases, and regulatory requirements in research.

  • Apply ICH-GCP, ethical guidelines, and clinical documentation standards in trial settings.

  • Analyze clinical research operations, pharmacovigilance, and compliance practices in the industry.

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June 2026

Assessments

28 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 7 modules in this course

Understand the fundamentals of drug discovery, development stages, and regulatory frameworks shaping modern clinical research.

What's included

9 videos4 assignments

Develop knowledge of informed consent processes, adverse drug reactions, and safety classification methods in clinical trials.

What's included

9 videos4 assignments

Explore clinical trial execution, roles and responsibilities, CRO functions, and detailed progression through trial phases.

What's included

9 videos4 assignments

Analyze ICH guidelines, GCP standards, ICMR principles, and ethical practices governing global clinical research.

What's included

9 videos4 assignments

Apply SOP development, reporting systems, pharmacovigilance processes, and quality-of-life assessments in trials.

What's included

9 videos4 assignments

Examine pharmacological principles, medical writing, biostatistics, and clinical trial design methodologies.

What's included

9 videos4 assignments

Evaluate outsourcing strategies, fraud prevention, bioequivalence studies, and communication skills in clinical research.

What's included

11 videos4 assignments

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