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  • Autumn and Spring Semester

    Start
  • 2–3 years

    Duration
  • ETH Zurich
    Location
  • English
    Tuition language
  • 19.08–10.11.2024
    07.04-07.07.2025

    Application period

  • CHF 37,530

    Programme fee

In brief: The MAS ETH in digital Clinical Research

The MAS provides all components for successful clinical research to improve patient care with a special focus on digital technology provided by a network of world-​leading experts at ETH Zurich.

Structure and content

Programme description

Clinical research should have a meaningful impact on patient's life and the outcome of diseases, and it should find solutions for disease prevention and maintenance of health. The curriculum of the MAS ETH in digital Clinical Research (MAS ETH diCR) extends the traditional scope of clinical research to include new, innovative, and digital approaches to foster a deeper understanding of its potential in context with the regulatory, ethical and practical environment, and the advantages of big data and personalised medicine.

Objectives

  • To understand and apply all aspects of clinical research methodology
  • To understand the potential of novel, digital technology, e.g., digital measures, real-​world data, remote monitoring, to improve clinical research
  • To understand the key concepts of digital health interventions
  • To understand the ethical and regulatory environment in clinical research applying digital technology
  • To create a novel clinical research study utilising digital technology in the area of interest

Professional perspectives

The MAS will be a significant step in the professional carrier towards becoming an expert in digital clinical research. It will prepare participants to take a leading role in digital medicine and clinical trials, define digital research strategies, and use the potential of personalised medicine and patient-​centered clinical research.

Structure and format

The MAS programme has a modular structure. This includes the CAS ETH in Digital Health and CAS ETH in Digital Clinical Trials and one of various elective CAS, e.g. the CAS ETH in Nutrition in Medicine or the CAS ETH in Regulatory Thinking. A master's thesis is required for completion of the MAS.

Tuition language(s)

English

Credits

60 ECTS credits

Target group and admission

Target group

The MAS is designed for physicians, health care providers, and professionals in start-​ups, MedTech and pharma companies who want to specialise in clinical research utilising novel, digital technology.

Requirements

Master's degree acknowledged by ETH or equivalent educational qualifications in life science. At least two years of postgraduate work experience in a relevant field. Sufficient prior knowledge in statistics and Good Clinical Practice (GCP).

Required language skills

Language(s) of performance assessment

English

Dates and venue

Start

Every Autumn and Spring Semester

Duration

2–3 years

Application period

Location

ETH Zurich

Fees

Programme fee

CHF 37,530

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

Additional application documents

  • Curriculum vitae
  • Motivation letter
  • 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

Professor Christian Wolfrum
Programme Director
Professor Christian Wolfrum
Dr Sabine Goldhahn
Programme Manager
Dr Sabine Goldhahn

Contact

Dr Sabine Goldhahn
  • +41 44 655 72 92

ETH Zurich
Institute of Food, Nutrition and Health
Schorenstrasse 16
SLA C 5
8603 Schwerzenbach

Responsible body

ETH Zurich, D-​HEST
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