Program Overview

Program Overview

The Master in Research Nursing is a first-level university master program designed to prepare new professional figures in the healthcare sector, specifically clinical research nurses or study nurses, who will carry out clinical research activities in a clinical setting. The program focuses on caring for patients enrolled in experimental protocols and is conducted in close relationship with various professionals, including doctors, medical research coordinators, data managers, biologists, pharmacists, clinical monitors, and contract-based research organizations.

Educational Content

The Master in Research Nursing program explores the basics of clinical research, provides an overview of study plans in this sector, and makes students independent in developing and managing a clinical study from design to practice. The program includes modules on:

• Managing and analyzing data and clinical epidemiology
• Medical research basics
• Study plans in clinical research
• Clinical trial process: from design to practice
• Nursing support in clinical trials – role of a research nurse

Course Target and Career Opportunities

The Master in Research Nursing is addressed to nurses and provides the theoretical and practical tools required for a modern and correct training on how to conduct a clinical trial. The program enables students to work according to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) principles and current regulations, coordinate a clinical trial, observe all safety provisions and participants’ rights, manage data correctly, and check their quality. Graduates can find positions as data managers, study or research nurses in hospitals, healthcare, pharmaceutical, CRO, and research sectors.

Course Program

The Master in Research Nursing provides training on various modules, including:

• Module 1: Managing and analyzing data and clinical epidemiology
• Module 2: Medical research basics
• Module 3: Study plans in clinical research
• Module 4: Clinical trial process: from design to practice
• Module 5: Nursing support in clinical trials – role of a research nurse

Alignment Module

Before the beginning of the Master’s course, there will be a “zero” – alignment module designed to allow all students to rapidly gain the basic knowledge required for the educational activities. The module covers clinical question and research question, quantitative and qualitative research, mixed methods, nursing research, and clinical study plans.

Optional Modules

After completing all mandatory activities, students have the option to follow two additional optional modules:

• Introduction to REDCap – a web-based system to draw and use data and survey collection sheets
• ICH Good Clinical Practice guidelines, with the option of receiving the related training certification at the end of the course

General Ranking of Merit

The general ranking of merit will be published according to the timing provided in the Call.

Project Work

The project work will be completed by taking into account the preferences and best on-field learning perspective for students, with the option of activating additional tutors who will collaborate with the faculty.

Experience and Competence in Education, AI Applications, and Clinical Research

The Biostatistics, Epidemiology, and Public Health Unit has experience in organizing online Master courses, AI applications, and clinical research, providing students with excellent learning opportunities.

Professors Representing Multiple Stakeholders

The Master’s faculty includes a multidisciplinary and multiprofessional team with broad experience in planning and managing clinical research processes.

Information

• Thematic area: Health, environment, and territory
• End of classes: 30/10/2026
• Mandatory attendance: 70%
• Minimum available spots: 10
• Maximum available spots: 200
• First instalment: € 2,022.50
• Second instalment: € 1,000.00

FAQ

• What are the minimum attendance requirements? Even though the course is online, attendance is mandatory, with a maximum absence threshold of 30%.
• Will there be any forms of facilitation? Yes, students with disabilities and PA employees may be eligible for exemptions or reductions in fees.

Management

The program is managed by Prof.ssa Cristina Canova.

Teaching Method

The program uses distance learning, with a total of 60 ECTS.

Duration and Venue

The program lasts one year and is held in Padua, Italy.

Language

The program is taught in Italian.

Total Enrolment Fee

The total enrolment fee is € 3,022.50.

Pre-enrolment Deadline

The pre-enrolment deadline is 24/11/2025.