Clinical Research Management

Education objectives

Medical research, particularly clinical research, is a
key activity for the development of innovation in health. By its nature and ethical
issues, it is highly legislated, it requires complex infrastructures and different basic
research and is usually done in accumulation of functions with clinical activity. The
structures that support research teams in the planning and implementation of clinical
trials are fundamental to their effectiveness and also ensure the correct application of
Good Clinical Practices. This cycle of studies aims to train highly qualified human
resources to professionalize clinical research in health units, universities, biobanks,
pharmaceutical companies, health technology companies that collaborate in the
organization of research, etc. Although with goals that emphasize professional skills in
management of clinical research, some students will be encouraged to continue their
studies in a 3rd cycle in the field of Health Sciences.

The Master course will take place in Aveiro (Aveiro University) and Lisbon (in the
facilities of NOVA Medical School|Faculdade de Ciências Médicas, Universidade NOVA de
Lisboa). Each edition will be implemented entirely in only one of the universities, in
alternate years, stating this information at the time of applications.