Post Graduate Diploma · CRA/CRC track
✓ Dual certification: BCRI + LSSSDCPG Diploma in Clinical Research with CRA/CRC
Our PG Diploma in Clinical Research with CRA/CRC is a 5.5-month programme for graduates who want to work at trial sites, not write code. You learn clinical research, data management, drug safety and hands-on CRA/CRC work, then do a 3 to 6 month internship.
- Duration
- 5.5 months
- Mode
- Online + Classroom
- Next batch
- 22 Oct 2026
- Certificate
- BCRI + LSSSDC
Course fee₹60,500₹75,000
- LSSSDC · NSDC · Skill India training partner
At a glance
What is the PG Diploma in Clinical Research with CRA/CRC?
BCRI’s PG Diploma in Clinical Research with CRA/CRC is a 5.5-month course for pharmacy, life science, medical and nursing graduates. It covers clinical research, clinical data management, pharmacovigilance, regulatory basics and site operations. You study live online or at HSR Layout, Bangalore. Then you do a 3 to 6 month internship with an SMO, CRO or hospital. It prepares you for roles such as Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) and entry-level Clinical Research Associate (CRA). The fee is ₹60,500.
This is the CRA/CRC track of BCRI’s PG Diploma. It is built for graduates who prefer patient-facing or documentation work to programming.
You learn how trials run at a site: source documents, protocol compliance, consent, patient handling and monitoring visits. Everything follows ICH-GCP, New Drugs and Clinical Trials Rules (India), FDA and EMA standards.
Classes are live and practical. You do assignments, role-plays, regulatory form filling and mock interviews. You finish ready to apply for CRC, CRA and site monitoring roles in India and abroad.
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Why BCRI
Why choose BCRI for your CRA/CRC PG Diploma?
Four domains, one diploma
Clinical research, CDM, pharmacovigilance and CRA/CRC operations, plus regulatory basics.
Trainers with 10–20+ years’ experience
Live classes from senior professionals in clinical operations and site coordination.
No programming needed
Built for site-based and documentation roles. Want SAS instead? See the Clinical SAS track.
Hands-on tools
Practise on the Clinevo EDC and safety database, MedDRA and essential trial documents.
Internship included
A 3 to 6 month internship with an SMO, CRO or hospital, mostly in Bangalore.
3-month recordings (online)
Online batches get recorded classes; everyone gets study material on BCRI’s Android, iOS and Windows apps.
Learning objectives
- Understand the whole clinical research lifecycle and its rules (ICH-GCP, Indian regulations, FDA, EMA)
- Design CRFs, clean data and code terms in the Clinevo EDC database
- Report AEs and SAEs, code with MedDRA and process cases in a safety database
- Carry out CRA/CRC duties: site monitoring, source documentation, informed consent and visit coordination
- Handle essential documents such as the ISF and TMF
- Prepare for real roles through assignments, mock interviews and resume guidance
Curriculum
CRA/CRC PG Diploma syllabus
Five modules over 5.5 months, with hands-on practice in the Clinevo EDC and safety database.
- Modules
- 5
- Topics
- 23
- Duration
- 5.5 months
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Clinical Research
4 topicsTrial phases, drug development and the ethics behind every study.
- Overview of clinical research and trial phases (Phase 0 to post-marketing)
- Trial designs: efficacy vs effectiveness
- IND, NDA, SOPs and working with CROs
- Participants, ethics and regulations
2
Clinical Data Management
5 topicsHow trial data is collected, checked and locked.
- Data management plan (DMP)
- Study set-up, CRF design and database development
- eCRF, DVS, UAT, IxRS and go-live
- Clinevo EDC hands-on
- Discrepancy management, validation and QC
3
Pharmacovigilance
5 topicsMonitoring drug safety from case receipt to submission.
- Introduction to PV; AE/SAE classification
- Case processing: receipt to submission
- MedDRA and WHO-DD coding; causality and expectedness
- Aggregate reports: PSUR, DSUR, PBRER, PADER
- Clinevo safety database hands-on
4
Regulatory Affairs
4 topicsThe regulators and documents behind a trial.
- Global regulators: FDA, EMA, DCGI (CDSCO), WHO
- Clinical trial applications, Indian trial rules, ICH-GCP and ethics committees
- Protocol design, Investigator’s Brochure and informed consent
- GMP, GLP, quality assurance and IRB/IEC
5
CRA / CRC Operations
5 topicsWhat CRCs and CRAs do every day at a trial site.
- Roles and responsibilities of CRCs and CRAs
- Site initiation, monitoring and close-out visits
- IRB/IEC coordination and essential documents
- Source documents and patient recruitment
- The clinical trial process in India
Fees & batches
PG Diploma with CRA/CRC fees and upcoming batches
Course fee
₹60,500₹75,000Save ₹14,500
5.5 months · Live online or classroom (HSR Layout, Bangalore)
What’s included
- Live instructor-led classes, online or at HSR Layout
- Industry-expert trainers
- Real-world case studies and role-plays
- Training on live EDC and safety databases
- 3–6 month internship with an SMO, CRO or hospital
- 3-month recordings for online batches; placement assistance
Paying the full fee online? Use code GET5 at checkout for 5% off. Instalment options are available — ask an advisor. New batches start every month.
Compare all course fees →Upcoming batches
- Reserve a seat
Live online batch
Starts 22 Oct 2026
Begins with the Clinical Data Management batch
Ends 28 Dec 2026 · Mon- Fri, 8.00 PM - 9.00 PM IST · BCRI, HSR Layout, Bengaluru
- Reserve a seat
Classroom batch · HSR Layout
Starts 22 Oct 2026
Begins with the Clinical Data Management batch
Ends 28 Dec 2026 · Mon - Fri, 10.45 AM - 12.15 PM · BCRI, HSR Layout, Bengaluru
- Monday–Friday classes
- Recordings for online batches
- Online or HSR Layout, Bengaluru
- Instalment options available
Certification
CRA/CRC PG Diploma certification
On completion you receive the BCRI Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Research with CRA CRC. It lists your four core modules and carries the ISO, Skill India, LSSSDC, NSDC and NCVET marks.
You are assessed through assignments, mock tests, a final assessment and a project. The diploma is also 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 · CRA CRC
- 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 CRA/CRC PG Diploma
This track prepares you for site-based and clinical operations roles. You can also move into drug safety or clinical data, because the diploma covers both.
Job roles you can apply for
- Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC)
- Clinical Research Associate (CRA)
- Clinical Trial Assistant (CTA)
- Clinical Operations Executive
- Drug Safety Associate
- Pharmacovigilance Officer
- Clinical Data Coordinator
- Regulatory Affairs Associate
Where you can work
- Site management organisations (SMOs)
- Hospitals and multispecialty clinics
- Contract research organisations (CROs)
- Pharmaceutical and biotech companies
- Healthcare BPOs and clinical trial units
- Regulatory consulting firms
Hiring locations
- Bengaluru
- Hyderabad
- Mumbai
- Pune
- Chennai
- Delhi NCR
- Remote roles with global CROs
Typical career progression
- 1
Entry
CRC · CTA · Clinical Data Coordinator
- 2
2–4 years
CRA · Senior CRC
- 3
4–7 years
Senior CRA · Lead CRA
- 4
Leadership
Clinical Trial Manager · Clinical Operations Head
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
CRA/CRC PG Diploma reviews, placements and student stories
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BCRI is rated 4.6/5 from 987 Google reviews (as of Oct 2026)
My training at BCRI has been great. I completed my PG diploma in clinical research, clinical data management, pharmacovigilance and RA with excellent support and guidance from the faculty.
Naga Nikhila — PG Diploma, BCRI Classes were very informative. Mayuri ma’am and Samarth sir are very knowledgeable and explained every part of clinical research, which made the classes interesting. Very good institute.
Meghna Mahesh — PG Diploma & 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
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FAQs
PG Diploma with CRA/CRC — frequently asked questions
What is the PG Diploma in Clinical Research with CRA/CRC?
It is the 5.5-month CRA/CRC track of BCRI’s PG Diploma. It covers clinical research, data management, pharmacovigilance, regulatory basics and site operations, and includes a 3 to 6 month internship.
Who is eligible?
Graduates in science (biochemistry, microbiology, genetics, biotechnology, botany, zoology), medicine (MBBS, BDS, BPT, BAMS, BHMS, BUMS), pharmacy (B.Pharm, Pharm.D) and nursing can join. Working healthcare professionals are also eligible.
How long is the course?
The CRA/CRC track takes 5.5 months. The Clinical SAS track of the PG Diploma takes 7.5 months.
What is the fee?
The fee is ₹60,500 (list price ₹75,000). Paying the full fee online with code GET5 gives 5% off, and instalments are available. See the course price list for all fees.
Can I study online, or only in Bangalore?
Both. Join live online classes from anywhere, or study in our classroom at HSR Layout, Bengaluru. Online batches get class recordings for 3 months; classroom sessions are not recorded.
Do I need programming skills?
No. This track is designed for site-based and documentation roles. If you want to learn Clinical SAS programming, choose the PG Diploma with Clinical SAS instead.
Is an internship included?
Yes. The 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.
What jobs can I get?
Common first roles are Clinical Research Coordinator, Clinical Trial Assistant and Clinical Data Coordinator. With experience you can become a CRA, senior CRA and later a clinical trial manager.
What certificate will I get?
You receive the BCRI Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Research with CRA CRC. Through BCRI’s Dual Certification, you can also earn an NSQF-aligned LSSSDC certificate by passing LSSSDC’s offline exam.
Does BCRI provide placement support?
Yes. Every student gets placement assistance: resume building, mock interviews and interview referrals. Our students have joined sites and CROs as CRCs and process coordinators. The employer makes the final hiring decision, so a job is not guaranteed.