Master of Science in Clinical Research

Organisation:: Vienna School of Clinical Research
City, country:: Vienna, Vienna, Austria
Type:: Part-time
Certificate:: M.Sc. (Master of Science)
Duration:: flexibel

Programme

Clinical research plays a major role in translating scientific advances into improvement of patient care and optimal health resource allocation. Clinical research has become a sophisticated science requiring researchers to obtain highly specific training in health research methodology to assure ethical conduct and generation of valid results of clinical studies.

The curriculum is structured in 3 modules consisting of blocked workshops, and a final thesis. Optional workshops in "module 3" allow the selection of individual tracks within the programme. Workshops are offered several times per year and may be taken in flexible order within modules. Consequently, students have maximal flexibility regarding completion of workshops and the overall duration of their programme.

Graduates of the programme will be awarded the degree: "Master of Science in Clinical Research".

Christoph Male, MD, MSc, Assoc. Prof.
Programme director

Job description and job opportunities

This master programme is intended for university graduates in natural sciences with professional experience who pursue a career in health care research. Its objective is to qualify participants for designing, conducting, analyzing, and presenting clinical studies.

The programme provides students with a solid understanding of health research methodology and biostatistics, and confers practical skills, e.g. in project management. Students will also become familiar with international legal and ethical standards in clinical research.

Graduates of the programme will acquire the competence to successfully lead research projects and compete on an international level.

Emphases/Curriculum

MODULE I: Basics of Clinical Research

Introduction to Clinical Research
Introduction to Good Clinical Practice
Applying Good Clinical Practice
Introduction to Clinical Epidemiology
Introduction to Biostatistics
Publication Workshop:
How to Write a Biomedical Research Paper
2 Tutorials

MODULE II: Detailed Planning of Clinical Studies

Ethical Aspects of Clinical Research
Health Outcomes Research: Systematic Reviews for HTA and Reimbursement Decisions
Scientific Aspects of Clinical Trials - Protocol Development Workshop (divided into a generic part and four disease specific areas: cardiovascular, diabetes, psychiatry, onco- logy)
2 Tutorials (interpretation of clinical studies from the literature)

MODULE III: Master Module

Publication Masterclass
Advanced Biostatistics
Tutorials (interpretation of clinical studies from the literature)

ELECTIVES

Health Outcomes Research: Principles of Pharmacoeco- nomics
Health Outcomes Research: Evidence Based Decision Making for Pricing and Reimbursement: from Theory to Practice
Health Outcomes Research: Evidence Based Medicine and Implementation Science – Toolkit
Project Management in Clinical Research
Essential Skills for Clinical Research Associates/Monitors
SOP Writing (eCourse)

MASTER THESIS

Written preparation of a study protocol
Written review of a study protocol
Oral presentation of the study protocol

Admission/Entrance requirements

Part-time:
Number of participants max.:: k.A.
Number of applicants:: k.A.

Gesamtkosten:: € 15.000,-

Tuition fee:
1st rate of € 7.500,- due upon registration.

Register as an external student at the Medical University of Vienna (außerordentlicher Hörer); registration fee of € 150,- (due upon registration).

Admission Criteria:

Successfully passed graduate degree in natural sciences (Master degree or equivalent with at least 300 ECTS)
Fluency in English language (spoken and written)
Successful admission interview with one of the programme directors

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Languages and semester abroad

obligatory:: English

voluntary:: English

semester abroad:: not possible

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Organisation

The VSCR has taken the lead in promoting this exchange and transfer of knowledge. Experts from all over the world access their excellent training platforms along unique networking opportunities. The VSCR serves as a gateway for representatives from European and American medical institutions to build relationships and help support the further development of countries in Central and Eastern Europe, the Middle East and Africa through training and education.

This will be achieved by offering initial and continuing education to physicians/investigators and other clinical research professionals through post-graduate courses, workshops and seminars, thus ensuring high scientific standards in the generation and interpretation of clinical trial data and their application to clinical practice.

Study in Vienna

Vienna has long been a leading European center for medicine and medical science and in recent years has become one of the most recognized cities for biotechnology and life sciences research in Europe.

By providing excellent training and educational research facilities, Vienna has emerged as a hub for international exchange and capacity building in medical bioscience research especially for Central and Eastern Europe, the Middle East and Africa.