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Clinical Research and Drug Safety Certificate

Master the skills to innovate in food and pharma research.

Type

Certificates

Duration

11 weeks

Start Date

December 15, 2025

Type

Certificates

Start Date

December 15, 2025

Duration

11 Weeks

About Our
Clinical Research
and Drug Safety Certificate

The Clinical Research and Drug Safety Certificate Program provides with knowledge and insight into the most recent developments in clinical research, drug development and pharmacovigilance. Students will learn Good Clinical Practices (GCP), regulatory framework of drug development, organization and management of clinical studies conducted across multiple phases to assess the safety and effectiveness of medicinal products, and current pharmacovigilance methodologies.

The program focuses on topics delivered through five modules:

  • An overview of the entire drug development process in Canada and the scope and functioning of a pharma company Main steps of the drug development process, from drug discovery, and preclinical animal testing to all phases of clinical research and post-approval drug safety surveillance The regulation of drug development is based on principles of safety, efficacy, and quality, including Good Clinical Practice (GCP) is a set of principles that govern the conduct of clinical trials. Clinical trial administration and ways of monitoring ensuring that data and supporting documentation integrity.
  • Key concepts for clinical trial project management Advanced medical and technical writing necessary to develop the clinical study Protocol and ICF


A well-trained and knowledgeable Clinical Research and Drug Safety professional plays a vital role in protecting the study participant and the general population for marketed drugs and in helping to reduce the time between drug development and marketing approval.

Career
Opportunities

Graduates of the Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance and Quality Control Post-Graduate Diploma Program may work for pharmaceutical, food, cosmetics and cannabis companies as well as testing laboratories. Employment of Quality Control Analyst and Quality Assurance Associates are in demand as each production batch must be tested prior to release. Professionals in the Quality field are in consistent demand in Canada and around the world.

AAPS Graduates from the Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance & Quality Control Post-Graduate Diploma Program have pursued careers as a:

AAPS graduates have
been hired as:

  • Quality Assurance Associate
  • Process Validation Coordinator
  • Quality Assurance Technician
  • Document Reviewer
  • Document Control Coordinator
  • Quality and Compliance Specialist
  • Quality Control Chemist
  • Analytical Chemist
  • Quality Control Coordinator
  • Laboratory Analyst
  • Laboratory Technician
  • Stability Chemist
  • Validation Chemist

Organizations who have
hired AAPS Graduates

Average 

& High Wage Range

$26

Average Wage/HR**

$42

high Wage/HR**

Certifications

Successful candidates will also receive certificate per completed module:

  • The Canadian Pharmaceutical Industry: Big Picture
  • Introduction to Clinical Research and Drug Safety
  • Clinical Research Regulations and Good Clinical Practices (GCP)
  • Organization of Clinical Trials and Clinical Monitoring Plan Development
  • Clinical Project Management and Project Chart Development
  • Clinical Study Protocol and ICF Development

To register for in-class, contact us via telephone at 416-502-2277 or by email at info@aaps.ca

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A Transformative Journey

The instructors are industry-experienced in a supportive learning environment. Field-related internships give students real-world experience. Students also receive ongoing job search assistance and career services from AAPS.
Sedigheh Fadaye Vatan

Sedigheh Fadaye Vatan

Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs Graduate

Taking the AAPS Cannabis Management, Quality & Laboratory course was the one of the best decisions for my career. They are all extremely knowledgeable in their field, with real life experiences to share.
Orenda Von Gernet

Orenda Von Gernet

Cannabis – Management, Quality and Laboratory Graduate

I enrolled in the QA/QC program and midway through the program I successfully landed a 6-month internship at Teva Pharmaceuticals. Upon completing my program part-time, I got a full-time position with PerkinElmer.
Lukman Nahle

Lukman Nahle

Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance and Quality Control Graduate

I am very happy that I chose AAPS as my next academic endeavor after graduating University. The course was very useful in teaching me the things that I will need to know when entering the Cannabis industry.
Zachary Petkov

Zachary Petkov

Cannabis – Management, Quality and Laboratory Graduate

Coming to AAPS to pursue my PG Diploma in CRDSP has been one of the best career decisions. I’ve received my offer letter to join as Project Management Associate at Axiom real-time metrics solutions, On.
Remya Pushparajan Subha

Remya Pushparajan Subha

Clinical Research Graduate

The food safety and quality program at AAPS provided me with the knowledge required for the Canadian food industry. As a newcomer to Canada, I really appreciated the welcoming vibe the college offered.
Dania Hariri

Dania Hariri

Food, Technology, Safety and Quality Graduate

I was newcomer in Canada from Nepal. I enrolled in PG Diploma in Pharmaceutical QC/QA/RA course which i think was the best. After 3 weeks of hard work into co-op days, I was offered a full-time job.
Yushma Shakya

Yushma Shakya

Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance and Quality Control Graduate

I am excited to share my employment news. I am now working as Quality Assurance Manager and I couldn’t have done it without your help and encouragement. I want to specifically thank all the AAPS instructors.
Abolfazl Darashti

Abolfazl Darashti

Food, Technology, Safety and Quality Graduate

Thank you to everyone at AAPS for helping me in my postgraduate training. I am now really excited to be working at the McKesson Corporation (Fortune Top 500 Company) as a Health Services Case Manager.
Amjad Atrash

Amjad Atrash

Clinical Research Graduate

I am happy to share that I have received a job as a Clinical Research Recruiter at BioPharma Services Inc. It was a hard and persistent job but I couldn’t have done it without the AAPS support.
Saeeda Hasan

Saeeda Hasan

Clinical Research Graduate

Financial Aid & Funding Options

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 Explore flexible options designed to support your goals.

Scholarships & 
Bursaries

Scholarships & 

Bursaries

We believe finances should never be a barrier to your education.
 Explore flexible options designed to support your goals.

Flexible
Payment Plans

Flexible

Payment Plans

Spread your tuition to manageable monthly payments to fit your budget.

Government & 
Employer Support

Government & 

Employer Support

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