Post graduate Diploma in
Clinical Research
Builds GCC clinical research capacity for designing, conducting, and managing clinical trials.

The Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Research at Arabian Gulf University builds GCC capacity in designing, conducting, and managing clinical research and trials.
The one-year program equips clinicians, investigators, nurses, ethics committee and regulatory members, and allied professionals with skills in research methods, ethics, regulations, coordination, trial management, and pharmaceutical and medical device development.
Unique postgraduate diploma focused on clinical research in the GCC region.
Covers clinical trials, research ethics, biostatistics, regulatory affairs, and scientific writing.
Supported by experienced faculty and the Clinical Research Center at Arabian Gulf University.
Delivered through flexible evening online classes for working healthcare professionals.
Emphasizes practical skills in protocol development, Good Clinical Practice, and research management.
Curriculum
Structure
Semester 1
12 Credits
Semester 2
12 Credits
Diploma Project
4 Credits
Credit Requirement
The program comprises 28 credit hours
2 Semesters, each is 16 weeks
offered in an innovative blended learning model
Faculty utilizes a collaborative active learning model of teaching
Target
Audience
Professionals
Clinical research professionals
Study Nurse
Principal investigators and study nurse
Affairs Specialist
Regulatory affairs specialist
Research Specialist
Research ethics specialist
Research
Areas
Clinical Trials and Drug Development
Research Ethics and Regulatory Affairs
Epidemiology and Public Health Research
Biostatistics and Data management
Study Plan
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& Research facilities
Digital Library and Research Databases
Moodle Learning Management System
Clinical Research Center
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Outcomes
Explain the principles, methodologies, and ethical foundations governing clinical research and drug development.
Design and communicate clinical research protocols using effective scientific writing and dissemination skills.
Apply biostatistical and regulatory principles in the conduct and management of clinical research.
Demonstrate professionalism, teamwork, and responsible conduct of research in accordance with local and international guidelines.
