The Master’s Programme “Clinical Trials: Design and Conduct” aims to provide high-level scientific knowledge and specialized skills for the in-depth understanding, design, and proper conduct of Clinical Trials.

The Programme offers a comprehensive approach to the theoretical, methodological, and regulatory framework of Clinical Trials and focuses on:

A) the general principles of Clinical Trials, including trial phases, sample selection and determination, principles of randomization, and methods for minimizing bias and systematic errors,

B) research methodology, with emphasis on the principles of statistics and their application to Clinical Trials, critical appraisal of published Clinical Trials and systematic reviews, study design, systematic reviews and meta-analyses, as well as data analysis and publication of research findings,

C) Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and the regulatory framework of competent authorities, including ethical standards, patients’ rights, and the organization and conduct of Clinical Trials in accordance with European and Greek legislation.

The Programme leads to the award of a Master’s Degree (MSc).

Requirements for the Award of the MSc

The award of the Master’s Degree requires:

• successful completion of the Programme of Studies and accumulation of the required 90 ECTS credits,

• successful completion of all course examinations,

• optional Practical Training (Internship), offering the opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge in a real professional environment,

• successful public defense of the Master’s Thesis