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Clinical Research, Drug Safety and Pharmacovigilance

Program Details

  • Type: Post-Graduate Diploma
  • Start Date: January 13, 2025, more
  • Duration: 44 Weeks
  • Campuses: Toronto and Mississauga
  • Admission Requirement:
  • » BSc. (or equivalent) or higher level of education.
Financial aid is available to those who qualify. Ask AAPS for more details.

Course Outline

Program Overview


The Clinical Research, Drug Safety and Pharmacovigilance Post-Graduate Diploma Program is designed to develop specialized knowledge and skills required to; write study protocols, monitor and manage clinical trials, and to conduct drug safety and pharmacovigilance activities. This hands-on training approach includes drafting adverse reaction reports and preparing periodic safety update reports.

The program focuses on the global healthcare system as well as the Canadian healthcare system, Canadian regulatory agencies, health care legislation, international guidelines, and standard operating procedures (SOP). Using practical and current real cases, AAPS integrates a unique approach and provides students with the foundation and practical knowledge to formulate a sound clinical development plan; ensure clinical trial data is credible and accurate; and that the rights, integrity and confidentiality of trial subjects are protected.

A well-trained and knowledgeable Clinical Research and Pharmacovigilance professional plays a vital role in protecting the study participant and the general population for marketed drugs and in helping to reduce the time between drug development and marketing approval. The demand for knowledgeable and trained Clinical Research and Pharmacovigilance professionals continues to grow, as supply is limited.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Clinical Research, Drug Safety and Pharmacovigilance Post-Graduate Diploma Program can pursue careers in the Pharmaceutical, Biotechnological, Medical devices, Cosmetics, Natural health Products, and allied industries.

AAPS graduates have been hired as:

  • Clinical Research Coordinator
  • Pharmacovigilance Data Management Associate
  • Clinical Research Associate
  • Pharmacovigilance Associate
  • Clinical Data Management Associate
  • Clinical Research Monitor
  • Medical Information Associate
  • Pharmacovigilance Officer
  • Quality Control in Clinical Research
  • Quality Assurance in Clinical Research
  • Quality Assurance in Pharmacovigilance
  • Auditor in Clinical Research and Pharmacovigilance

    Organizations who have hired AAPS Graduates

    BioPharma Services
    Inflamax
    IQVIA
    Mountsinai
    Pharmamedica
    SickKids

    Certifications

    Graduates will receive a Post-Graduate Diploma on Clinical Research, Drug Safety and Pharmacovigilance. This program is approved as a vocational program under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005. The Ontario Career Colleges Branch is part of the Ministry of Colleges and Universities and the Superintendent of Ontario Career Colleges is an appointed position by the Minister of Colleges and Universities.

    AAPS Graduates will also qualify for Certified Clinical Research Professional - CCRP Certification awarded by Society of Clinical Research Associates (SOCRA).

    For more information on benefit of CCRP certification please visit https://www.socra.org/certification


    To register for in-class, contact us via telephone at 416-502-2277 or by email at info@aaps.ca.