BCRI offers offline clinical research courses at its classroom in HSR Layout, Bangalore. Diplomas, the Advanced Certification in CRA, CRC & CDM, and courses in clinical data management, pharmacovigilance, CRA and medical coding all run in the classroom. Clinical SAS and Advanced Regulatory Affairs are online only. Classes run Monday to Friday and diplomas include a 3–6 month internship. Classroom batches are not recorded — if you need recordings, choose a live online batch. Fees range from ₹18,000 to ₹75,500.
Key takeaways
- Classroom batches run at HSR Layout, Bengaluru, Monday to Friday.
- Every course except Clinical SAS and Advanced RA is available in the classroom.
- Classroom and online students get the same certificate, trainers and placement assistance.
- Diplomas and the Advanced Certification include a 3–6 month internship.
- Visit the centre and attend a free demo class before you enrol.
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Offline clinical research courses at HSR Layout
These courses run as classroom batches in Bangalore. All of them are also available live online.
Duration
- PG Diploma in Clinical Research with SAS
- 7.5 months
- Certification in Medical Coding
- 3 months
Fee
Internship
- PG Diploma in Clinical Research with SAS
- 3–6 months
- Advanced Diploma in Clinical Research
- 3–6 months
Clinical SAS and Advanced Regulatory Affairs run live online only. Compare everything on our course price list.
Offline vs online: which should you choose?
Classroom (HSR Layout)
- Teaching
- Face to face with the trainer
- Doubt clearing
- In class, in person
- Days
- Monday to Friday
- Recordings
- Not recorded — attend in person
- Certificate
- Same BCRI certificate
- Internship
- Easier to join Bangalore internships
- Best for
- People in or near Bengaluru who like learning in person
Live online
- Teaching
- Live video classes with the same trainers
- Doubt clearing
- Live, by voice or chat
- Days
- Monday to Friday
- Recordings
- 3 months on the BCRI app
- Certificate
- Same BCRI certificate
- Internship
- Optional — if you can move to the internship city
- Best for
- People in other cities or abroad
Both routes use the same curriculum, trainers and placement assistance. Choose by where you live, how you like to learn, and whether you need recordings.
What you get in a BCRI classroom course
Industry trainers
Professionals with 10 to 20+ years of experience in CROs, pharma and trial sites.
Hands-on practice
EDC and safety database practice on Clinevo, plus real case scenarios.
Bangalore internships
Diplomas and the Advanced Certification include 3–6 months with an SMO, CRO or hospital, mostly in Bangalore.
Dual Certification
On eligible courses, a BCRI certificate plus an NSQF-aligned LSSSDC certificate after LSSSDC’s offline exam.
Notes and study material
Class notes, assignments and study material on the BCRI app.
Placement assistance
Resume help, mock interviews and referrals. Hiring decisions rest with employers.
Who can join?
Graduates and postgraduates in life sciences (microbiology, biotechnology, biochemistry, genetics, botany, zoology), pharmacy (B.Pharm, M.Pharm, Pharm.D), medicine and dentistry (MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS, BUMS), nursing and allied health can join. No work experience is needed.
Career changers — such as lab staff, teachers with a science degree or pharma QC staff — are welcome too.
Our classroom in HSR Layout, Bangalore
Address: 19/19 Chandrodaya Complex, 2nd Floor, 24th Main, Agara Sector 1, HSR Layout, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560102.
You are welcome to visit before you enrol — see the classroom, meet a trainer and ask about batches. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 6 PM, and Saturday, 10 AM to 3 PM. Please call +91 94038 90582 before you come. Get directions on Google.
Bengaluru is one of India’s biggest clinical research hubs, with CROs, pharma companies, site management organisations and research hospitals — which makes in-person internships and interviews easier.
Fees and payment options
All fees are published on the course pages and our course price list. There are no hidden charges for training.
- Instalments are available — ask an advisor for the plan
- Education-loan options are available — an advisor can explain them
- 5% off when you pay the full fee online while applying
How to enrol in a classroom batch
- 1
Talk to an advisor
Call, WhatsApp or fill in the form. Share your degree and the job you want.
- 2
Attend a free demo
Sit in on a class at HSR Layout or online.
- 3
Choose your course and batch
New batches start every month. Your advisor confirms the next classroom start date.
- 4
Pay and join
Pay in full or in instalments, get your app login and start classes.
Recent internships of BCRI students in Bangalore
Internships at Bangalore research sites, published on the BCRI Career Hub.
InternshipGirish
CRC Intern · Dozee
InternshipAmaani
CRC Intern · IRMS
InternshipPraveen
CRC Intern · Samahitha
InternshipNaveen
CRC Intern · IRMS
Internships are included with BCRI diplomas and Advanced Certifications. See all on the Career Hub
FAQs
Does BCRI offer offline clinical research courses in Bangalore?
Yes. Classroom batches run at HSR Layout, Bengaluru, for the PG Diplomas, Advanced Diploma, Advanced Certification in CRA, CRC & CDM, and courses in clinical data management, pharmacovigilance, CRA and medical coding.
Which courses are online only?
Clinical SAS and Advanced Regulatory Affairs run live online only. Every other course is available both in the classroom and online.
What are the class timings?
Classes run Monday to Friday. There are no weekend batches. Your advisor will confirm the exact time slot for your batch.
Do classroom students get recordings?
No. Classroom batches are not recorded. If you need recordings to revise or catch up, choose a live online batch — online classes are recorded with 3 months’ access.
Is the certificate different for classroom and online students?
No. Both receive the same BCRI certificate, and eligible courses offer the same Dual Certification with LSSSDC.
Do offline courses include an internship?
The PG Diplomas, Advanced Diploma and Advanced Certification include a 3–6 month internship with an SMO, CRO or hospital, mostly in Bangalore. Shorter certification courses do not include one.
Can I visit the centre before joining?
Yes. Visits are welcome during office hours — Monday to Friday 9 AM–6 PM and Saturday 10 AM–3 PM. Please call ahead.
Are instalments or education loans available?
Yes. Instalment plans and education-loan options are available. An advisor will explain them before you enrol.
Is placement guaranteed?
No institute can honestly guarantee a job. BCRI gives placement assistance — resume help, mock interviews and referrals — and has placed 500+ students.