Specialist Diploma in Clinical Trials Management

Course Introduction

In 2000, the Economic Development Board (EDB) launched the Biomedical Sciences (BMS) initiative. As part of this initiative, EDB plans to build capabilities in translational and clinical research to bring discoveries from the bench to the bedside and the marketplace and ultimately improve human healthcare.   Nanyang Polytechnic (NYP) has specially tailored the Specialist Diploma in Clinical Trials Management to provide participants with the ability to play critical roles in Clinical Trial operations. Emphasis is placed on hands-on application & case-based learning.

The 40 week part-time course provides a comprehensive overview of the fundamentals of clinical trials through lectures, role-play, project work and practical sessions.

Courses Pre-requistes

Applicants should be university graduates in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Nursing or equivalent. Polytechnic Diploma graduates in Nursing, Biotechnology or equivalent would also be considered.

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Course Certifcation

Participants are required to attend all 7 academic modules with a minimum of 85% attendance for each module and will be assessed based on in-course assessments, group presentations, individual reports, group projects, individual written assignments, and examinations.

Upon successful completion of the programme, participants will be awarded the Specialist Diploma in Clinical Trials Management by Nanyang Polytechnic.

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Course Fee and Funding

The fee payable after Ministry of Education (MOE) subsidy:

• S$ 535 (incl. GST) for Singapore Citizen who is taking 1^st SD and with company sponsorship
• S$ 802.5 (incl. GST) for Singapore Citizen who is taking 1^st SD without company sponsorship
• S$ 1,605 (incl. GST) for Singapore Citizen pursuing subsequent SD after 5 years have lapsed from the previous programme
• S$ 2,140 (incl. GST) for Singapore PR
• S$ 5,350 for non-subsidised and foreign applicants

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Course Training

Training Venue

School of Chemical & Life Sciences 
School of Health Sciences
Nanyang Polytechnic
180 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 8
Singapore 569830
(next to Yio Chu Kang MRT Station).

Course Schedule

3rd Intake:

08 Oct 2012 – 27 June 2013

Closing Date:

15 Aug 2012

Duration:

330 hours over 38 weeks

Instructional schedule:

Mon, Tue & Thu: 6.30 pm to 9.30 pm

Term break *

Week 12 - 13 (24 Dec 2012 – 4 Jan 2013)

Week 18 - 19 (4 – 15 Feb 2013)

*subjected to change

Self-directed Learning *

Week 6 (12 – 16 Nov 2012)

Week 25 (25 – 29 Mar 2013)

Week 32 (13 – 17 May 2013)

 *subjected to change

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Course Application

Applicants are to submit their application online at Professional Development Centre. After application, please submit a detailed resume (including your highest academic qualification, your working experience). In your resume, please elaborate on your interest in the course and your future aspirations. Kindly submit the resume together with supporting documents (photocopy of NRIC, certificates, educational transcripts) to the following address by the closing date:

Student Recruitment & Admissions Office,
Nanyang Polytechnic,
Campus Centre (Blk A), Level 2,
180 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 8,
Singapore 569830

For course enquiries, please email Mr Tan Chee Boon or  Mr Daniel Soh . 

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