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✓ Dual certification: BCRI + LSSSDCAdvanced Diploma in Clinical Research
Our Advanced Diploma in Clinical Research covers clinical research, data management, pharmacovigilance and regulatory basics in 4 months. You learn live from industry trainers and practise on EDC and safety databases. Then you do a 3 to 6 month internship.
- Duration
- 4 months
- Mode
- Online + Classroom
- Next batch
- Every month
- Certificate
- BCRI + LSSSDC
Course fee₹41,500₹48,000
- LSSSDC · NSDC · Skill India training partner
At a glance
What is the Advanced Diploma in Clinical Research?
BCRI’s Advanced Diploma in Clinical Research (ADCR) is a 4-month course for life science, pharmacy and medical graduates. It covers clinical research, clinical data management, pharmacovigilance and the basics of regulatory affairs. You study live online or at HSR Layout, Bangalore, and practise on EDC and safety database tools. Then you do a 3 to 6 month internship with an SMO, CRO or hospital. The fee is ₹41,500.
At Bangalore Clinical Research Institute, this diploma bridges the gap between college and the industry. It teaches what employers actually need.
In 4 months you cover the whole clinical trial process. You learn how trials run and how trial data is managed. You also learn how drug safety is checked and how regulators oversee it all. Industry professionals teach every module.
Each class mixes ideas, hands-on practice and live demos of real work. You finish ready to work in CROs, hospitals, SMOs and pharma companies.
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Why BCRI
Why choose BCRI for your Advanced Diploma?
Three careers in one course
Clinical research, clinical data management and pharmacovigilance, plus regulatory basics.
Live, interactive classes
Real-time sessions and Q&A with trainers who have 10 to 20+ years of industry experience.
3-month recordings (online)
Online batches can revisit lectures for 3 months on the BCRI Class app.
Hands-on tools
Practise on EDC and safety database tools with real-world case scenarios.
Internship included
A 3 to 6 month internship with an SMO, CRO or hospital, mostly in Bangalore.
Placement assistance
Resume building, mock interviews and job referrals after the course.
Skills you gain in the Advanced Diploma
- Explain the phases of clinical trials, trial design and how studies are run
- Apply ICH-GCP, FDA GCP and other good practices in day-to-day trial work
- Write and follow a data management plan, from study set-up to database lock
- Handle CRF tracking, data entry, discrepancies and SAE reconciliation in EDC systems
- Process adverse event cases: triage, coding, causality assessment and narrative writing
- Understand safety signals, aggregate reports and the quality system in PV
- Know the main global regulators, CTD dossiers and eCTD submissions
Curriculum
Advanced Diploma syllabus
Four modules over 4 months, aligned with ICH-GCP, WHO and FDA standards.
- Modules
- 4
- Topics
- 26
- Duration
- 4 months
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Clinical Research
6 topicsHow clinical studies are designed, run and approved.
- Phases of clinical trials, including Phase 0 and post-marketing studies
- Clinical trials vs clinical research vs medical care; observational studies
- Conducting studies: sites, participants, protection and consent
- Active control studies, microdosing and dose ranging (SAD/MAD)
- Trial design; efficacy vs effectiveness
- Phases of FDA approval; IND and NDA
2
Clinical Data Management
7 topicsThe full trial data lifecycle, from study set-up to database lock.
- Data management plan and process flow
- CDM systems: vendor choice, validation, test plans, change control, legacy data migration
- Study set-up: protocol, eCRF specification, visit matrix, DB design, DVS, UAT, IxRS
- Standards: SOPs, CRF design, remote data entry and auto-coding
- Clinical trial management, basic statistics and interim analyses
- Study conduct: data validation, lab data, discrepancies, SAE and IxRS reconciliation, medical coding, QC
- Database lock and archiving
3
Pharmacovigilance
7 topicsMonitoring drug safety from case receipt to regulatory submission.
- Drug discovery and development; WHO definition and history of PV
- AE reporting types, data sources, signal detection and drug recalls
- Reporting criteria, timelines and expedited reporting; PSUR, PBRER and DSUR
- Quality system in PV; signal and risk management
- Case processing: receipt, validity, triage, duplicate search, data entry, coding
- Causality and expectedness (WHO-UMC); Day 0; special cases (pregnancy, overdose, misuse, LOE)
- MedDRA, WHO Drug Dictionary and narrative writing
4
Regulatory Affairs (basics)
6 topicsThe rules and regulators behind every trial and every approved medicine.
- Global regulatory authorities; WHO-UMC and CIOMS
- FDA GCP and ICH-GCP; IRB/IEC and data monitoring committees
- European pharmacovigilance system and the EMA
- CTD dossier preparation and eCTD submissions
- GMP, quality assurance and Indian GMP regulations
- Audits and inspections (FDA, MHRA, PMDA, TGA, DCGI)
Fees & batches
Advanced Diploma in Clinical Research fees and upcoming batches
Course fee
₹41,500₹48,000Save ₹6,500
4 months · Live online or classroom (HSR Layout, Bangalore)
What’s included
- Live instructor-led classes by industry experts
- Online or classroom learning at HSR Layout, Bengaluru
- Hands-on clinical research, CDM and PV training
- EDC and safety database practice
- 3-month class recordings (online batches)
- 3–6 month internship with an SMO, CRO or hospital
Paying the full fee online? Choose “Pay in full online” when you apply and get 5% off. Instalment options are available — ask an advisor. New batches start every month.
Compare all course fees →Upcoming batches
New batches start every month — online and at HSR Layout.
Classes run Monday to Friday. Ask an advisor for the next start date.
- Monday–Friday classes
- Recordings for online batches
- Online or HSR Layout, Bengaluru
- Instalment options available
Certification
Advanced Diploma certification
On completion you receive the BCRI Advanced Diploma in Clinical Research. It lists your three core modules — Clinical Research, Clinical Data Management, and Pharmacovigilance with basics of Regulatory Affairs — and carries the ISO 9001:2015, Skill India, LSSSDC, NSDC and NCVET marks.
The Advanced Diploma is part of BCRI’s Dual Certification: pass LSSSDC’s offline exam to earn a second, NSQF-aligned certificate.
What your certificate shows
- Certificate of CompletionIssued by Bangalore Clinical Research Institute
- Core modules completedClinical Research · Clinical Data Management · Pharmacovigilance with basics of RA
- Registration numberUnique to you and verifiable online
Recognition marksISO 9001:2015 · Skill India · LSSSDC · NSDC · NCVET
Dual Certification Advantage
Dual certification: BCRI + LSSSDC
With BCRI’s Dual Certification, you earn two certificates from one programme. The first is your BCRI course certificate. The second is a national skill certificate from the Life Sciences Sector Skill Development Council (LSSSDC), which you get after you pass its offline exam. The LSSSDC certificate follows India’s National Skills Qualifications Framework (NSQF).
Certificate 1 · BCRI
BCRI Course Certificate
- When:
- Awarded when you complete the course and BCRI’s internal assessments.
- What it shows:
- Shows the programme and core modules you completed, issued by an ISO 9001:2015 certified institute.
Certificate 2 · LSSSDC
LSSSDC Skill Certificate (NSQF-aligned)
- When:
- Awarded after you clear LSSSDC’s offline assessment, conducted independently by LSSSDC or its authorised assessment agency.
- What it shows:
- Certifies your skills against a national Qualification Pack for the life sciences sector, under the Skill India / NSDC ecosystem.
Step 1
Train
Complete your BCRI programme — live online or at HSR Layout.
Step 2
BCRI assessment
Clear BCRI’s internal assessments and receive your BCRI certificate.
Step 3
LSSSDC assessment
Take LSSSDC’s offline assessment, conducted independently by LSSSDC or its authorised agency.
Step 4
LSSSDC certificate
Pass the exam and receive your NSQF-aligned LSSSDC skill certificate.
You get the LSSSDC certificate only after you pass LSSSDC’s offline assessment.
Careers & salary
Career opportunities after the Advanced Diploma
The Advanced Diploma prepares you for entry-level roles in four areas: trial operations, clinical data, drug safety and research sites. You can work in CROs, hospitals, SMOs, pharma companies and research institutes.
Job roles you can apply for
- Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC)
- Clinical Research Associate (trainee)
- Clinical Data Coordinator
- Clinical Data Analyst (entry level)
- EDC Support Executive
- Drug Safety Associate (trainee)
- PV Case Processing Executive
- Clinical Trial Assistant
Where you can work
- Contract research organisations (CROs)
- Site management organisations (SMOs)
- Hospitals and research sites
- Pharmaceutical and biotech companies
- Research institutes and ethics committees
Hiring locations
- Bengaluru
- Hyderabad
- Mumbai
- Pune
- Chennai
- NCR
Typical career progression
- 1
Entry
CRC · CTA · Clinical Data Coordinator · PV Associate
- 2
Growth
CRA · CDM Analyst · PV Specialist
- 3
Senior
Senior CRA · Clinical Data Manager · PV Manager
- 4
Leadership
Clinical Operations Head · Director
Salary range — market data
| Role | Experience | Typical salary | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical Research Associate · Bengaluru | 1–6 years | ₹5.8 – 6.4 lakh per year | AmbitionBox, 524 salaries, updated 3 Oct 2026 |
| Clinical Data Coordinator · Bengaluru | 1–6 years | ₹4.9 – 5.5 lakh per year | AmbitionBox, 154 salaries, updated 2 Oct 2026 |
| Drug Safety Associate · Bengaluru | 0–4 years | ₹3.8 – 4.2 lakh per year | AmbitionBox, 747 salaries, updated 7 Oct 2026 |
Figures are third-party market data for these roles, not BCRI placement outcomes. Actual pay depends on the employer, skills, certification and interview performance.
Student proof
Advanced Diploma reviews, placements and student stories
4.6
BCRI is rated 4.6/5 from 987 Google reviews (as of Oct 2026)
My PV trainer was Dev sir and my CDM trainer was Ishani ma’am. Dev sir is very interactive and made our classes interesting. He clears all our doubts and explains every concept well. I truly recommend this course from BCRI to all PV aspirants.
Teena Rajan — Advanced PG Diploma in Clinical Research & Pharmacovigilance When I enrolled at BCRI, I learned that Mayuri ma’am would mentor us for PV. I was really excited, as I had already read a lot about her in the Google reviews.
Manasi Phadnis — PG Diploma, BCRI My training at BCRI has been great. I completed my diploma in clinical research, clinical data management, pharmacovigilance and RA with excellent support and guidance from the faculty.
Naga Nikhila — PG Diploma, BCRI
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FAQs
Advanced Diploma in Clinical Research — frequently asked questions
What is the Advanced Diploma in Clinical Research?
It is BCRI’s 4-month diploma (ADCR) covering clinical research, clinical data management, pharmacovigilance and the basics of regulatory affairs. It includes a 3 to 6 month internship with an SMO, CRO or hospital.
How long is the course, and how are classes run?
The course takes 4 months. Classes are live and instructor-led, usually 1 to 1.5 hours a day, followed by hands-on assignments. Online batches get class recordings for 3 months.
How much does the Advanced Diploma cost?
The fee is ₹41,500 (list price ₹48,000). Paying the full fee online when you apply gives 5% off, and instalments are available. See the course price list for all fees.
Who is eligible?
Graduates and postgraduates in life sciences, pharmacy and medicine can join, including BDS, BAMS, BHMS and BPT. Freshers and working professionals are both welcome.
What skills will I gain?
You learn how trials run and how trial data is collected and cleaned in EDC systems. You also learn to process adverse event cases, code them and write narratives. Finally, you learn how regulators oversee trials.
Is an internship included?
Yes. The Advanced Diploma includes a 3 to 6 month internship with an SMO, CRO or hospital, mostly in Bangalore and South India. The host decides any stipend and awards the internship certificate. For online students it is optional and needs you to move to the internship city.
Can I study online, or is there a classroom option?
Both. You can join live online classes from anywhere, or attend at our HSR Layout campus in Bengaluru, subject to batch availability. International students can also join online.
What certificate will I get?
You receive the BCRI Advanced Diploma in Clinical Research. Through BCRI’s Dual Certification, you can also earn an NSQF-aligned LSSSDC certificate by passing LSSSDC’s offline exam.
How is the Advanced Diploma different from the PG Diploma?
The Advanced Diploma takes 4 months and covers clinical research, CDM, PV and regulatory basics. The PG Diploma takes 7.5 months (with Clinical SAS) or 5.5 months (with CRA/CRC) and adds that specialisation. All diplomas include an internship.
Does BCRI provide placement support?
Yes. Every student gets placement assistance: resume building, mock interviews and job referrals. Our students have joined CROs and hospitals as CRCs, data coordinators and drug safety associates. The employer makes the final hiring decision, so a job is not guaranteed.