Clinical Trials

Certificate Program in Clinical Trials

NOTE: This certificate program may be completed entirely online!

OVERVIEW

Clinical Trials are a key tool in the evaluation of new strategies for prevention and treatment of disease. This certificate program focuses primarily on the design and analysis of randomized clinical trials for evaluation of licensed and non-licensed medical products and other health interventions, the regulatory framework for the conduct and evaluation of data from clinical trials, and ethical principles for the conduct of clinical trials. 

EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

After completing the certificate, students will be able to:

1. Summarize the history of clinical trials and describe the role they play in evaluation of health interventions;
2. Explain the key differences, advantages and disadvantages of experimental versus observational study designs;
3. Develop a protocol, consent statement, monitoring plan and data collection plan for a clinical trial;
4. Review and critique manuscripts presenting the results of clinical trials using CONSORT guidelines; and 
5. Explain the key ethical principles regarding the design, conduct and analysis of clinical trials

Hopkins invests in developing global perspectives so students can be engaged citizens wherever they are.

As a global university with students from all over the world, we welcome all kinds of experiences and new ways of thinking. We’re here to connect international students with the resources you need to become leaders and active members in our community and beyond. 

Please email [email protected] with any general international admissions questions. You can also email your regional admissions counselor if you have any questions specific to the area where you live or study.