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CEU-The University of Chicago Clinical Trials Managements Programme

Programme presentation

What does it involve?

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Programme presentation

What does it involve?

This specific programme, taught by professors from The University of Chicago, offers students at the School of Pharmacy cutting-edge training in clinical trials, which have become increasingly complex in recent years, due to factors such as the complexity of the designs, the decentralisation resulting from the pandemic and the conduct of large-scale trials.

Basic information

Certificate

Clinical Trials Management & Regulatory Compliance Certificate
Modality

In-person
Length

3 months
Language

English
Compatibility

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy and Double Bachelor's degrees with Pharmacy
Features and benefits of the programme

Clinical Trials Management & Regulatory Compliance

With this training, the student will master the procedures and management of clinical trials, regulatory compliance practices and the latest ethical standards. They will also acquire the ability to design, develop and supervise clinical research studies, as well as write quality documents and reports.

Upon completion of the programme, students will receive a “Clinical Trials Management & Regulatory Compliance Certificate”.

Advantages: 

  • Simplified admission process to the partner university as a CEU student.
  • Mandatory medical insurance from the University of Chicago during the stay in the USA.
  • TOEFL IBT exam preparation course and an IBT test.
  • Assistance from USP CEU and University of Chicago programme coordinators.
  • Credit recognition
  • Academic preparation and counselling, before and during the mobility
  • Issuance of transcripts and programme diplomas.
  • Discount on official CEU fees for the duration of the programme.

Programme structure

During their fifth year of the degree in Pharmacy in USPCEU, students of the programme will carry out 6 on-campus modules and a course  in Chicago to choose from the list below:

  • Good clinical practices
  • The drug development process
  • Statistical concepts for clinical research
  • Fundamentals of site management
  • Fundamentals of clinical monitoring
  • Project management and leadership in the Healthcare Industry
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Methodology

Programme students will benefit from two different complementary learning methods, which combined, will provide them with a global view and the ability to adapt which will be highly taken into account when entering the job market.

The destination university

University of Chicago, Chicago

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The destination university

University of Chicago, Chicago

The University of Chicago is a prestigious university ranked 10th in the world. Since its inception in 1890, the University of Chicago has been characterised by its promotion of new ways of thinking, its commitment to rigorous research and intellectual freedom. These are the reasons why it has always attracted pioneering scholars to its campus. The university is located in the heart of the city, where conceptual lines are born that challenge and change the world.

Admission requirements

Learn about the academic and administrative requirements for enrolling in the Clinical Trials Management & Regulatory Compliance programme and participating in this unique educational experience.

Academic level
  • Be a student in the 4th year of a single degree in Pharmacy or a simultaneous Bachelor's degree with Pharmacy.
  • Fill in the application form available on the programme's intranet.
  • Have passed 180 ECTS of their degree at CEU after finishing the course prior to mobility
Required level of English
  • English level: C1
  • TOEFL: 90 IBT
  • IELTS: 7
Administrative requirements

Comply with all administrative and legal requirements that The University of Chicago requires from international students.

Economic conditions

We invite you to learn about the financial conditions of the international programme. Find out about the approximate costs of participation

Estimated cost of the programme

Students on the programme have special financial conditions, benefiting from a discount on CEU tuition fees during the academic year of mobility (students will continue to pay CEU tuition fees by virtue of the academic place they occupy) and a discount on the official fees of the partner university.

Estimated mobility fees in 2025-26:: 22.440€ (se actualiza anualmente).

Scholarships

The University may award scholarships to students with the best academic results to help cover part of the cost of the programme. In no case will scholarships cover the full amount. The University reserves the right to leave scholarships unfilled.

Do you need more information?

International Relations Officer and Administrative Coordination - International Mobility

Mrs. Verónica Matilla Julián

Vice-Rectorate for Internationalization Tel: (+34) 915 14 01 05 Ext. 14653