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Master in Clinical Research Management

Education objectives

Medical research, particularly clinical research, is a key activity for advancing innovation in healthcare. Due to its nature and ethical considerations, it is highly regulated, requires complex infrastructures distinct from basic research, and is often carried out alongside clinical duties. Support structures for research teams in the planning and implementation of clinical studies are crucial to ensure their efficiency. They also guarantee proper compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards.

This cycle of studies aims to train highly qualified professionals to support the professionalization of clinical research in healthcare units, universities, biobanks, pharmaceutical and health technology companies, as well as organizations involved in research management. While the programme focuses primarily on developing professional skills in Clinical Research Management, it will also encourage some students to pursue third-cycle (PhD) studies in Health Sciences research.

The Master's programme will be held either in Aveiro (University of Aveiro) or in Lisbon (at the facilities of NMS|FCM, NOVA University Lisbon). Each edition of the programme will take place entirely at one of the locations, alternating annually, with this information made available at the time of application.

In the academic year 2025/2026, the programme will take place at the University of Aveiro

General characterization

DGES code

M989

Cicle

Master (2nd Cycle)

Degree

Mestre

Access to other programs

Access to 3rd cycle (PhD/Doctorate)

Coordinator

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Opening date

To be made available soon

Vacancies

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Fees

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Schedule

Working hours

Teaching language

Portuguese

Degree pre-requisites

Number of ECTS credits required: 240

Duration of the study programme: 2 years, 4 semesters

Conditions of admittance

1. Graduates in the field of Life and Health Sciences (Pharmaceutical Sciences, Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Dental Medicine, Biomedical Sciences, Biology, Nursing, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, etc.). 2. Holders of a foreign academic degree conferred following a 1st cycle of studies organized in those areas, according to the Bologna Process by a State adhering to this process. 3. Holders of a foreign academic degree, in those areas that is recognized as meeting the objectives of a degree by the scientific and statutorily competent body. 4. Holders of an academic, scientific or professional curriculum that is recognized as attesting the capacity to accomplish this cycle of studies by the Scientific Councils of the Colleges / University involved.

Evaluation rules

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