Admissions Open — Clinical Research Certified Professional Course (CETCR, DUHS Karachi) | 15-Week Sunday Program with 60 CME Hours

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Admissions in Clinical Research Certified Professional Course — CETCR, DUHS Karachi (31st Cohort)

If you’re ready to step into the fast-growing world of clinical trials, admissions in Clinical Research Certified Professional Course at the Centre for Education and Training in Clinical Research (CETCR), Dow University of Health Sciences (DUHS), Karachi, are now open for the 31st “Clinical Research Certified Professional” cohort. This 15-week, Sunday-only program is designed to help healthcare and life-science graduates become practice-ready clinical research professionals who understand Good Clinical Practice (GCP) aligned with the International Council for Harmonisation (ICH) guidelines.

At a glance:

  • Application deadline: Friday, 21 November 2025
  • Course start: Sunday, 30 November 2025
  • Schedule: 15 weeks, Sundays 9:00 am – 1:00 pm (PKT)
  • Format: Hybrid — Ojha Campus, DUHS & Online (open to applicants across Pakistan and abroad)
  • Accreditation: Up to 60 CME hours (DUHS)
  • Fee: PKR 45,000 (local) | USD 550 (international)
  • Introductory Symposium: Saturday, 15 November 2025, 10:00 am – 12:00 noon, Lecture Hall No. 1, First Floor, Main OPD Block, Ojha Campus, DUHS
  • Apply: www.duhs.edu.pk/admission/crcpadmissions/
  • Contact: 0313-3060892 | cetcr@duhs.edu.pk

Why choose CETCR, DUHS for the Clinical Research Certified Professional Course?

Reputable public sector university: DUHS is among Pakistan’s leading public health institutions with a strong ecosystem for translational research and clinical training. The Clinical Research Certified Professional Course at CETCR leverages DUHS’s clinical network and academic resources to give you a grounded, job-oriented learning experience.

Focused, working-professional friendly schedule: With Sunday-only classes (4 hours each) over 15 weeks, the program is intentionally crafted to fit around hospital duties, clinic schedules, and ongoing studies.

ICH-GCP aligned training: The curriculum centers on Good Clinical Practice (GCP) under ICH standards so you develop the ethical, regulatory, and operational skills needed for high-quality clinical trials.

CME accreditation: Clinicians can earn up to 60 CME hours, making the Clinical Research Certified Professional Course a high-value investment in both competence and credentialing.

Hybrid access: Join on-site at Ojha Campus, DUHS or attend online. This flexibility widens access for healthcare and life-science professionals across Pakistan and internationally.

Career traction: Graduates are prepared for roles in national/international pharmaceutical companies, Contract Research Organizations (CROs), and university-based research/clinical trial units.

Who should apply?

The admissions in Clinical Research Certified Professional Course are ideal for candidates who want to build or pivot into clinical research operations, monitoring, and data management:

  • MD/MBBS/BDS/FCPS
  • Pharmacists
  • Professional Nurses
  • B.Sc./M.Sc. (Biological Sciences)
  • Allied Health Sciences
  • Students currently in 3rd year or 5th semester of the above disciplines (all previous semesters cleared)

If you intend to work as a Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC), Clinical Research Associate (CRA), Site Study Coordinator, Data/Trial Manager, or Study Monitor, this program gives you the essential foundation to contribute ethically and effectively to trials.

What you’ll learn: outcome-driven, practice-ready skills

The Clinical Research Certified Professional Course at CETCR, DUHS emphasizes hands-on competencies that map directly to site and sponsor needs:

  • Clinical trial foundations: Phases I–IV, trial design, protocol anatomy, roles and responsibilities across sponsors, CROs, and sites.
  • ICH-GCP essentials: Ethics, participant rights, safety, and documentation practices that stand up to audit/inspection.
  • Regulatory readiness: Core submissions, IRB/EC coordination, informed consent process, safety reporting (AE/SAE), and compliance.
  • Site operations: Feasibility to close-out, investigator meetings, delegation logs, source data verification, and essential documents.
  • Data integrity & management: eCRFs, source documentation, query resolution, data cleaning, and audit trails.
  • Monitoring & quality: Risk-based monitoring (RBM) basics, CAPA, deviation handling, and inspection readiness culture.
  • Participant management: Screening, enrollment, visit windows, protocol adherence, and retention strategies.
  • Professional skills: Communication across cross-functional teams, SOP literacy, and career-focused documentation (CVs, GCP certificates, logs).

By the end, you’ll be able to collect high-quality data, monitor protocol compliance, and coordinate trial activities in line with ICH-GCP, which is exactly what hiring teams look for.

Program structure & key dates

  • Duration & timing: 15 weeks, Sundays only, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm (PKT)
  • Last date to apply: Friday, 21 November 2025
  • Course commencement: Sunday, 30 November 2025
  • Introductory Symposium (open session):
    Saturday, 15 November 2025, 10:00 am – 12:00 noon
    Venue: Lecture Hall No. 1, First Floor, Main OPD Block, Ojha Campus, DUHS

Tip: Even if you’re undecided, attending the Introductory Symposium is a great way to meet the team, understand the learning pathway, and finalize your application for admissions in Clinical Research Certified Professional Course.

Fees, accreditation & mode of study

  • Course Fee: PKR 45,000 (for local students) | USD 550 (for international students)
  • Accreditation: Up to 60 CME hours by DUHS
  • Mode: Hybrid — Attend on-campus at Ojha Campus or join online from anywhere in Pakistan or abroad

This pricing and structure make admissions in Clinical Research Certified Professional Course a smart, accessible way to build a career in clinical research without disrupting your professional routine.

Career placement pathways

Upon successful completion of the Clinical Research Certified Professional Course, you’ll be competitive for roles in:

  • National & International Pharmaceutical Companies
  • Contract Research Organizations (CROs)
  • Research and Clinical Trial Units at Universities

Graduates typically start in site coordination, documentation, monitoring assistance, or data roles and then grow into senior CRA, project management, or quality positions as they build experience.

Eligibility checklist

Before you submit your application for admissions in Clinical Research Certified Professional Course, ensure you meet the following:

  • You are a graduate or senior-year/5th-semester student in Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing, Biological Sciences, or Allied Health Sciences (with all previous semesters cleared).
  • You can commit to Sunday classes 9:00 am – 1:00 pm for 15 weeks.
  • You are motivated to build skills in ICH-GCP, site operations, monitoring, and data integrity.

How to apply

  1. Download the application form:
    Visit CETCR, DUHS admissions page for the Clinical Research Certified Professional Course:
    www.duhs.edu.pk/admission/crcpadmissions/
  2. OR, pick up a hard copy:
    CETCR Office, First Floor, Girls Hostel parking area, Ojha Campus, DUHS, Karachi
    Timings: 9:00 am – 2:00 pm (Mon–Thu & Sat), Friday: 9:00 am – 12:00 noon
  3. Submit before the deadline:
    Friday, 21 November 2025
  4. Prepare supporting documents:
    Academic transcripts (or enrollment proof for eligible students), CNIC/passport copy, and any relevant professional licenses/certificates as applicable.
  5. Stay in touch:
    For submission guidance or clarifications on admissions in Clinical Research Certified Professional Course, contact 0313-3060892 or cetcr@duhs.edu.pk.

Learning experience: what to expect on Sundays

Each Sunday session in the Clinical Research Certified Professional Course blends lecture, case-based discussion, and document walkthroughs (protocols, ICFs, CRFs, monitoring plans). You’ll learn how guidelines translate into day-to-day site practice — from screening logs to AE reporting — so you can join ongoing trials with confidence. Hybrid delivery ensures on-site learners benefit from DUHS’s academic environment while online participants stay fully engaged through structured materials and interactive Q&A.

The Clinical Research Certified Professional Course is anchored in Experience, Expertise, Authoritativeness, and Trustworthiness:

  • Experience: Real-world clinical trial workflows, documentation, and role-play scenarios.
  • Expertise: Curriculum aligned with ICH-GCP, developed within a university-level clinical research center.
  • Authoritativeness: DUHS accreditation with up to 60 CME hours, recognized in professional settings.
  • Trust: Clear timelines, transparent fees, and dedicated support through CETCR.

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

1) Who can apply for admissions in Clinical Research Certified Professional Course?
Medical, dental, pharmacy, nursing, biological sciences, and allied health graduates — plus eligible students in 3rd year/5th semester (with all previous semesters cleared).

2) Is the program fully online?
It’s hybrid. You can attend on-campus at Ojha Campus, DUHS or online from anywhere (including outside Pakistan).

3) Are CME hours included?
Yes. The program is accredited by DUHS for up to 60 CME hours.

4) What’s the class timing?
Sundays, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm (PKT) for 15 weeks.

5) What are the fees?
PKR 45,000 for local students and USD 550 for international students.

6) What careers can I target after completion?
Entry-level roles in pharma, CROs, and university trial units, including CRC/CRA support, site coordination, data management, and monitoring assistance.

7) How do I apply?
Download the form at www.duhs.edu.pk/admission/crcpadmissions/ or collect it from the CETCR office (Ojha Campus) during working hours.

8) Is there an orientation or open house?
Yes — an Introductory Symposium on Saturday, 15 November 2025, 10:00 am – 12:00 noon, Lecture Hall No. 1, First Floor, Main OPD Block, Ojha Campus, DUHS.

secure your seat now

Seats for the Clinical Research Certified Professional Course fill quickly, and the application deadline is Friday, 21 November 2025. If you plan to build a career in clinical trials, submit your application today and get ready to start on Sunday, 30 November 2025.

Apply & Details:
www.duhs.edu.pk/admission/crcpadmissions/
Venue: Ojha Campus, DUHS & Online
Phone: 0313-3060892
Email: cetcr@duhs.edu.pk

Registrar (for applications & queries)

Registrar, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi
Admissions in Clinical Research Certified Professional Course — CETCR
Website: www.duhs.edu.pk/admission/crcpadmissions/
Office: CETCR, First Floor, Girls Hostel parking area, Ojha Campus, DUHS, Karachi
Timings: 9:00 am – 2:00 pm (Mon–Thu & Sat) | Friday: 9:00 am – 12:00 noon