MAS ETH in digital Clinical Research
This description is only available in English.
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Autumn and Spring Semester
Start -
2–3 years
Duration -
ETH ZurichLocation
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EnglishTuition language
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19.08–10.11.2024
07.04-07.07.2025
Application period
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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
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
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
Every Autumn and Spring Semester
Duration
2–3 years
Application period
- 19.08–10.11.2024 (for Spring Semester 2025, rolling admission)
- 07.04-07.07.2025 (for Autumn Semester 2025, rolling admission)
Location
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
- 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
- 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
Contact
ETH Zurich
Institute of Food, Nutrition and Health
Schorenstrasse 16
SLA C 5
8603
Schwerzenbach