Programme Title:  Graduate Certificate in Clinical & Translational Research
Duration:  1 year
Fee:  EU €2,000 – Non EU €4,000

Course Description:
The aim of this course is to equip students with the knowledge, skills and competencies to allow them to complete programmes of clinical and translational research. 
This part-time course runs sequentially over two semesters, with successful completion of coursework and examinations in each of 5 modules leading to the award of a Graduate Certificate in Clinical & Translational Research.  Examinations are by MCQ, projects, presentations, and practical examinations.  There will also be continual assessment throughout the course.
The course is run sequentially over 2 semesters and consists of 5 modules.  Learning is through a combination of formal teaching on campus for 6-8 hours on 3 sequential days during 6 blocks, directed home studies with review of selected educational material, and completion of projects for continuous assessments.
The modules include lectures, computer lab teaching sessions, presentations given by each candidate to the group, group discussions, and home study of written and electronic media.
On successful completion of 30 credits, a student may exit with a Graduate Certificate in Clinical & Translational Research.  These credits may also be applied towards requirements for a Graduate Diploma in Clinical & Translational Research (60 credits), ± an M.Sc. in Clinical & Translational Research: (90 credits), both of which may be completed part-time in 2011-2012.

Admission Requirements:
Candidates should be third-level College graduates.  Candidates should be computer literate and have access to the internet.  Candidates must commit to all the requirements of the course including continuous assessment assignments, presentations, and attendance at all the teaching sessions and each of the module examinations.

How to apply:
To apply for this course please go to http://www.ucd.ie/apply and follow the instructions.  As part of the application you are required to submit your Curriculum Vitae, and a passport photograph.  If you have not already attended UCD you are required to submit a copy of your passport/birth certificate and a copy of your degrees/diplomas/certificates. 

Contact Details:
Course Administrator:
Helen Campion
UCD School of Medicine & Medical Science
Catherine McAuley Education & Research Centre
Mater Misericordiae University Hospital
Nelson Street
Dublin 7
Tel: + 353 1 716 6387
Fax: + 353 1 716 6335
E-Mail: helen.campion@ucd.ie

Course Director:
Professor Patrick Murray, MD, FASN, FRCPI, FJFICMI
patrick.murray@ucd.ie