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You can pursue any of the following course programs in Clinical Research:
Institute of Clinical Research (ICRI) Website: www.icriindia.comIt offers the following courses:
Two year full time - Masters in Clinical research + MBA
Two year full time - MSC in Clinical Research
Part-time post graduate diploma in Clinical Research (1 year)
PhD in Clinical Research.
A clinical research associate (CRA) runs clinical trials to test drugs for their effectiveness, risks and benefits to ensure they are safe to allow on to the market. They may work on new as well as existing drugs and are usually employed by either a pharmaceutical company or a contract research organisation (CRO) which works on behalf of pharmaceutical companies.
Remuneration.
There is high demand for trained professionals in this field; the pay package is impressive at the entry level.
Freshers can expect a pay packet of around three lakhs or more per annum.
If you have a master's degree backing your qualifications, then the amount is almost doubles.
Clinical research is an industry where experience counts, thus the longer you are in this field; higher the salary you can expect.
Growth Prospects.
There are various growth opportunities along the way for those willing to learn. For those interested in serious research work, a PhD is the ideal solution. There are post graduate degrees and diploma's offered by various colleges which come in handy to enhance one's career prospects. Specialization in branches of pharmacy, life sciences, biochemistry will be useful.
Studying further will also help one in bettering their current job profile. For instance doing a masters will enhance the job prospects of a CRA to become a Project Manager. Similarly a PhD in a related discipline is needed to become a Medical Director.According to industry reports, India is the second largest pharmaceutical market in Asia growing by more than nine per cent annually.
Top Institutes:
ICRI Mumbai, Andheri East, Mumbai
ICRI Bangalore, Indiranagar, Bangalore
Academy for Clinical Excellence (ACE), Mumbai
Institute of Clinical Research, Okhla, Delhi
For more, refer to the links below:
https://www.shiksha.com/career-as-a-clinical-research-analyst-article-5494-1
https://medicine.shiksha.com/clinical-research-courses-in-india-categorypage-5-129-1-0-0-1-1-2-0-none-1-0
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Hi Sri Lakshmi,
Before seeking admission in any institute, kindly check the below mentioned parameters such as affiliation, accreditation, fee structure, curriculum etc.
However to help you, I have mentioned below some key details about both the college.
Below are some key details about Baba Farid Institute of Technology, Dehradun:
ISO 9001:2000 certified institutions
Affiliated to many Recognized Universities
Approved by AICTE
Accounted as the fastest upcoming institution in Uttrakhand
Top class faculty nurturing young minds
Lush green campus in the foothills of Himalayas
Kalpana Chawla Scholarships and Excellence Awards to deserving BFITIANS
Weekly Seminars and workshops
Placement Services:
Baba Farid Institute of Technolgy has an active placement cell providing :
24X7 placement assistance to their students
Proper industry relevant training provided to each student
Tie-ups with major MNC's for their incampus placements
BFIT provides all the necessary facilities to recruiters for their placement drives at the campus :
Spacious Seminar Halls to conduct Pre-Placement talks and written Tests
Group Discussion Rooms and Personal Interview Chambers
Student Volunteers for all possible arrangements during the campus drives
Arrangements for logistics
Stationery and Photocopying facilities
Arrangements for pool drives
Top recruiting companies:
Intel
Samsung
Coca-cola
Pfizer
KFC
HP
Wipro
Reliance
Magg
For more, kindly refer to the below link:
https://www.shiksha.com/getListingDetail/24049/institute/college-Baba-Farid-Institute-Of-Technology-Dehradun-India
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Hi Ashish,
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Provided that a candidate belonging to categories (b), (c), (d) and (e) above shall be a person in whose favour a certificate of eligibility has been issued by the Government of India.
AGE LIMIT as on 1st January,2014 (01.01.2014)
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OR
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