| Code | EH6138 |
|---|---|
| Duration | January to March 2026 |
| Teaching Mode | Part-Time. See Additional Teaching Mode Information for more info. |
| Closing Date | 4 December 2026 |
| Course Delivery Method | Online |
| Credits | 10 |
| Start Date | 11 January 2027 |
Outline
Module Goal:
To empower both biomedical and health professions students, and health professionals, with the knowledge, skills, and strategies necessary to design, conduct, and report inclusive trials that address the needs of under-served groups, thereby promoting equity, diversity, and meaningful engagement in research practices.
Module Content:
History of inclusivity
- Who are the underserved groups;
- understanding barriers to inclusion;
- who do we need in our trials;
- equitable participation in trials for under-served groups;
- inclusive trial design and conduct;
- building links with under-served groups;
- how to be an inclusive researcher;
- post trial communication; case-studies.
Additional Teaching Mode Information
- 48 x 1 Hr(s) lectures - online
- 37 Hr(s) directed learning
- 20 Hr(s) online asynchronous activities
- 145 Hr(s) independent enquiry
Practicalities
Continuous Assessment:
| Type | Continuous Assessment Details | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Quiz(zes) | Multiple choice quiz | 200 |
| Project | A project on designing an inclusive clinical trial | 0 |
Why Choose
On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
- Illustrate the historical context of inclusivity in clinical trials.
- Describe the concept of under-served groups.
- Classify barriers to inclusion and their consequences.
- Demonstrate strategies for inclusive trial design.
- Design inclusive eligibility criteria for clinical trials.
- Propose solutions to build links with under-served groups.
- Demonstrate inclusive research practices at the individual level
Requirements
Academic Requirement:
Students are expected to hold an honours primary degree (NFQ Level 8), minimum second class honours grade 1, or equivalent, in a science or health related discipline, or relevant subject area.
Professional Requirements
- Also open to registered health care professionals in Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy and Allied Health care disciplines who may not have a primary degree. Such applicants must provide evidence of current registration with the relevant professional regulatory body in their country (e.g. the Irish Medical Council, the Nursing and
Midwifery Board of Ireland, the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland etc. for Irish applicants). - All applicants will be required to write a 500 word personal statement on why they wish to pursue a career in clinical trials.
- In exceptional circumstances, candidates with an honours primary degree (NFQ Level 8 or international equivalent) in an unrelated field, and who can demonstrate relevant experience in clinical research, may be considered for entry to the programme, subject to the approval of the programme team.
- Applicants may be asked to participate in an interview.
- In all cases, decisions will be based on qualifications and quality of application.
Fees and Costs
How To Apply
Before you apply, please prepare the following items which you will need during your application:
- Transcripts/degree parchment if not a previous UCC graduate.
- The full module fee will be payable on submission of your application.
- Proof of Identity (Birth Cert, Passport or Driver's Licence)
- Passport-style Photograph
Create an account or login to UCC Apply (click the 'Apply' button below).
- Start a new application
- WHEN ASKED FOR APPLICATION TYPE - YOU MUST CHOOSE: ADULT & CONTINUING EDUCATION
- During the application on the tab titled Academic Level, under Level Selection, select the following options:
- Academic Level: Adult Continuing Education (ACE at UCC)
- Course Type: CPD Credit-Bearing Modules
- Academic Programme: Ethics, Data Management and Quality in Clinical Trials EH6125