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Clinical Research, Drug Safety and Pharmacovigilance

Master the skills to innovate in food and pharma research.

Type

Post-Graduate Diploma

Duration

44 Weeks

Start Date

January 12, 2026

Campus

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.

Type

Post-Graduate Diploma

Start Date

January 12, 2026

Duration

44 Weeks

Campus

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.

About Our
Clinical Research, Drug Safety
and Pharmacovigilance

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

Average 

& High Wage Range

$26

Average Wage/HR**

$42

high Wage/HR**

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

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A Transformative Journey

The instructors are industry-experienced in a supportive learning environment. Field-related internships give students real-world experience. Students also receive ongoing job search assistance and career services from AAPS.
Sedigheh Fadaye Vatan

Sedigheh Fadaye Vatan

Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs Graduate

Taking the AAPS Cannabis Management, Quality & Laboratory course was the one of the best decisions for my career. They are all extremely knowledgeable in their field, with real life experiences to share.
Orenda Von Gernet

Orenda Von Gernet

Cannabis – Management, Quality and Laboratory Graduate

I enrolled in the QA/QC program and midway through the program I successfully landed a 6-month internship at Teva Pharmaceuticals. Upon completing my program part-time, I got a full-time position with PerkinElmer.
Lukman Nahle

Lukman Nahle

Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance and Quality Control Graduate

I am very happy that I chose AAPS as my next academic endeavor after graduating University. The course was very useful in teaching me the things that I will need to know when entering the Cannabis industry.
Zachary Petkov

Zachary Petkov

Cannabis – Management, Quality and Laboratory Graduate

Coming to AAPS to pursue my PG Diploma in CRDSP has been one of the best career decisions. I’ve received my offer letter to join as Project Management Associate at Axiom real-time metrics solutions, On.
Remya Pushparajan Subha

Remya Pushparajan Subha

Clinical Research Graduate

The food safety and quality program at AAPS provided me with the knowledge required for the Canadian food industry. As a newcomer to Canada, I really appreciated the welcoming vibe the college offered.
Dania Hariri

Dania Hariri

Food, Technology, Safety and Quality Graduate

I was newcomer in Canada from Nepal. I enrolled in PG Diploma in Pharmaceutical QC/QA/RA course which i think was the best. After 3 weeks of hard work into co-op days, I was offered a full-time job.
Yushma Shakya

Yushma Shakya

Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance and Quality Control Graduate

I am excited to share my employment news. I am now working as Quality Assurance Manager and I couldn’t have done it without your help and encouragement. I want to specifically thank all the AAPS instructors.
Abolfazl Darashti

Abolfazl Darashti

Food, Technology, Safety and Quality Graduate

Thank you to everyone at AAPS for helping me in my postgraduate training. I am now really excited to be working at the McKesson Corporation (Fortune Top 500 Company) as a Health Services Case Manager.
Amjad Atrash

Amjad Atrash

Clinical Research Graduate

I am happy to share that I have received a job as a Clinical Research Recruiter at BioPharma Services Inc. It was a hard and persistent job but I couldn’t have done it without the AAPS support.
Saeeda Hasan

Saeeda Hasan

Clinical Research Graduate

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