Clinical Research (MSc) Dresden International University

English (100%)

Module One – Basics of Clinical Research – Theory*

Introduction to Clinical Trials, Theory of Study Conduction Methods, Principles of Statistical Analysis, Designing a Clinical Trial, Principles of Trial Management and Study Types

• How to formulate a research question (FINER, PICOT)
• Select study population (inclusion/exclusion criteria)
• Randomisation
• Blinding methods and unblinding problems
• Statistical methods (data distribution and classification, statistical tests, sample size calculation, survival analysis, missing data imputation and meta-analysis)
• Data collection (electronic capture)
• Data monitoring (interim analysis, DSMB)
• Scientific reporting (include training in manuscript writing)
• Types of study designs and clinical study phases (observational studies, non-inferior and adaptive designs and randomised clinical trials, phase 0 to IV)

*Module One includes the content of the PPCR programme – a recognition of the programme is possible.

Module Two – Advanced Clinical Research – Applications

Applied Biostatistics, Data Visualisation, Hands-On Workshop on R/RStudio

• Applied biostatistics and clinical practice
• Data visualisation, data and data sources
• R/RStudio hands-on workshop

Module Three – Innovations of Clinical Research

Scientific Presentation, Handling of Modern Media, Health Economic Outcome Research, Big Data and AI, Real-World Data / Real-World Evidence, Health Technology Assessment

• Scientific presentation
• Handling of modern media
• Health economic outcome research
• Big data and artificial intelligence (AI)
• Real-world data ("RWD") / real-world evidence ("RWE")
• Health technology assessment ("HTA")

The tuition fee for the whole MSc programme is 13,425 EUR.

Travel, living, and subsistence costs are not included in the tuition fees.

4,475 EUR

The tuition fee for the whole MSc programme is 13,425 EUR.

Travel, living, and subsistence costs are not included in the tuition fees.

None (DIU is not a university that is a member of the "Studentenwerk" organisation.)

The average living costs per semester is the number of months multiplied by currently valid BaföG rate (an average estimation of monthly living costs according to the German Federal Training Assistance Act [BaföG]), which has been 934 EUR since July 2022.

• Completed university studies (240 ECTS) which are recognised in your country of origin
• Registration for the PPCR course of “Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health” or you have a certificate of having passed this course
• Proof of currently working in the field of clinical research
• And at least one year of professional experience

Applicants must provide proof of their English language proficiency (on a level comparable to IELTS 6.0, PTE 58, or TOEFL 550 PBT / TOEFL 79 iBT). Additionally, an oral and written interview will be conducted.

No

It is generally possible to study full-time and work on a part-time basis. With a student visa, students have permission to work 120 days a year. The problem is that the lecture schedule is not identical every week, which makes it difficult to have regular working hours each week. In the past, students have found assistant part-time jobs in sales, production, and cleaning services.

• Finding accommodation is a long process, so you need patience and start the search well in advance!
• Should the search stress or trouble you, get a provisional accommodation (guest house/hotel/hostel) for the first few weeks!
• Use your social networks and student groups to your advantage!
• Gather your ideas, questions and wishes in advance and then get in touch with us for the best possible assistance!
• Don't underestimate the process involved; as is the case with everything in Germany, searching for accommodation has more bureaucracy involved than expected!

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