CAS ETH in Digital Clinical Trials
This description is only available in English.
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Autumn Semester
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10 months
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ETH ZurichLocation
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EnglishTuition language
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07.04–07.07.2025
Application period
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CHF 13,900
Programme fee
In brief: The CAS ETH in Digital Clinical Trials
Participants will learn from ETH and international experts how to transform a research idea into a comprehensive clinical research approach utilising novel, digital technologies.
Structure and content
Programme description
The CAS ETH in Digital Clinical Trials (CAS ETH DCT) will guide participants through designing a digital clinical study. Participants will use their own or a given clinical research question to learn how modern study concepts, digital measures, precision medicine, AI applications, real-world data and digital health technology will add to a digital study design. By the end of the programme, participants will be ready to present a comprehensive study synopsis or project.
Objectives
- To understand and apply fundamentals of digital clinical research
- To understand the potential of novel, digital technology, e.g. digital measures, real-world data, digital health technology, precision medicine and AI to improve clinical research
- To create a novel clinical research study utilising digital technology in the area of interest
Professional perspectives
The course will significantly increase the knowledge in and chances for a professional career in clinical research. Successful graduates will benefit from the know-how but also the international expert network for their work in this area.
Structure and format
The programme consists of live sessions (lectures/workshops/group work) on site and remotely, blended learning, an interactive fair, coaching sessions, and self-study content using a virtual learning environment.
The main teaching day will be Thursday, with a few exceptions and breaks during public holidays. Three 3-day block courses will be held on site (Wed-Fri) at the start of the programme in September, and in January and April.
Additional information
The CAS ETH in Digital Clinical Trials is organised in a modular way built on each other. The course consists of 6 modules:
- The power of study design
- Digital measures
- Precision medicine and AI
- Real-world data (RWD)
- Digital health technology
- Digital study design
The course also includes individual coaching sessions to discuss specific course content and progress in study planning.
The CAS ETH in Digital Clinical Trials is a mandatory course of the comprehensive MAS ETH in Digital Clinical Research.
Tuition language(s)
English
Credits
15 ECTS credits
Target group and admission
Target group
Requirements
Required language skills
English: C1 – external page Show proficiency scales
Language(s) of performance assessment
Dates and venue
Start
Autumn Semester 2025 (every year)
Duration
10 months
Application period
07.04–07.07.2025 (rolling admission)
Location
Fees
Programme fee
CHF 13,900
Application fee
CHF 50 for persons with a Swiss university degree, CHF 150 for persons with another university degree (non-refundable, credit card payment only)
Withdrawal fee
- Within 30 days after the admission date: free of charge
- More than 30 days after the admission date: CHF 6,585
- After the start of the programme: CHF 13,900
Application
Questions about the application
ETH Zurich, School for Continuing Education, HG E 17–18.5, Rämistrasse 101, 8092 Zurich, Tel. external page +41 44 632 56 59, E-mail
Application documents
- Diploma certificate and transcript (of records) of the highest or most relevant degree
- Passport or identity card
- Download Declaration of consent (PDF, 94 KB)
Additional application documents
- Good Clinical Practice (GCP) certificate(s)
- Certificate(s) in statistics
Applicants who do not have prior knowledge in medical statistics and GCP will be admitted with conditions and must successfully complete the corresponding courses.
Organiser
Programme management
Contact
ETH Zurich
Institute of Food, Nutrition and Health
Schorenstrasse 16
SLA C 5
8603
Schwerzenbach