Program Overview

Clinical Research (CRQ)

Work Term Option (CRQC)

Overview

This one-year certificate program teaches research design concepts, analysis, and quality assurance required for daily operations in the clinical research field. Students examine clinical studies across the pharmaceutical, medical device, and natural health product sectors, gaining a competitive edge in the industry. The program is hands-on, with students working alongside industry professionals and developing a network of contacts ahead of graduation.

Skills

Throughout this program, students develop the following skills:

• Conduct research design concepts
• Analysis and quality assurance of daily operations in clinical trials development process for products such as drugs, medical devices, biopharmaceuticals, and natural health products
• Identify the roles and responsibilities of the different positions within the clinical research processes
• Learn to incorporate ethical practices

Work Experience

Optional Work Term

This program offers the option to complete a work term, providing valuable hands-on experience in the field of study. Students interested in completing a work term should apply to the Clinical Research (Work Term) (CRQC) program.

Students who select the work term stream will have the opportunity to participate in a work term(s) if eligibility requirements are maintained. Students will have the flexibility to transfer to the non-work term stream at any time. The work term(s) is similar in length to an academic semester and is typically a full-time position that may be paid or unpaid.

Program Availability

• Canadian Applicants
• International Applicants

Start in | Location | Availability ---|---|--- Start in Sept. 2025 | Location Online | Availability Open Start in Jan. 2026 | Location Online | Availability Open

Availability is subject to change, and a seat is not guaranteed.

Program and Course Delivery

This program is offered online. Students learn remotely and do not need to come to campus. Online learning can be synchronous – scheduled class time with professors – or asynchronous – no scheduled class time, with all learning independent.

Your Career

Graduates of the program can explore the following career options:

• Clinical research assistant
• Clinical research associate
• Clinical records associate
• Clinical trials monitor

Affiliations and Associations

• Clinical Research Association of Canada (CRAC)
• Network of Networks (N2)
• Consortium of Academic Programs in Clinical Research (CoAPCR)

Related Programs

• Cosmetic Science
• Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs & Quality Operations

Program Details

• Credential: Ontario College Graduate Certificate
• School: School of Biological Sciences & Applied Chemistry
• Duration: 2 Semesters (1 Year)
• Delivery: Online
• Campus: Online

Notes

• This program meets Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) eligibility requirements.
• International students applying for a PGWP: If you are in a flexible delivery course, you must attend in person as the option to attend online does not apply to you based on IRCC policy. Studying online will impact your PGWP eligibility. Please review the in-person requirements related to PGWP eligibility before choosing your program and course delivery.