Graduate Programs

Credit-Bearing Micro-Credential in Clinical Research - I

The Credit Bearing Micro-Credential (CBMC) in Clinical Research - I is a 7-credit hour program designed to equip healthcare professionals with foundational competencies in clinical research, including research fundamentals, basic biostatistical methods, and research methodology. Teaching is delivered through intensive face-to-face sessions, including team-based learning (TBL), scheduled to accommodate working professionals. This CBMC originates from the Master of Science (MSc) in Clinical Research offered by the College of Medicine and Health Sciences, UAE University, and comprises the first semester of the MSc curriculum. Graduates who achieve a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0 may stack their credits towards the full MSc degree. Admission requirements align with the MSc program, with a minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.5 or equivalent. Applicants with a GPA below 3.0 must achieve an overall GPA of 3.0 in both CBMC I and CBMC II to be admitted to the MSc program and stack their credits.

Admission Requirements

• A Bachelors degree in life sciences, medicine (MBBS, MD, MBBCh), pharmacy, nursing, or a comparable health-related discipline from an accredited institution
• GPA for the intake to CBMC in clinical research is equal to or higher than 2.5, or its equivalent.
• An applicant with an undergraduate cumulative GPA less than 3 must achieve an overall GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in both CBMC I and CBMC II in clinical research to be admitted to the MSc. program and stack the CBMCs
• English language proficiency: IELTS 6.0 (Academic) or equivalent
• Successful completion of an interview with the Admissions Committee

Targeted Students

The CBMC in Clinical Research I is designed for healthcare professionals seeking structured, university-accredited training in clinical research without committing to a full two-year Master's degree. The program is particularly suited for physicians, nurses, pharmacists, allied health practitioners, and research coordinators working in clinical or healthcare settings who wish to strengthen their research competencies alongside their professional practice. Ideal candidates include clinicians early in their careers seeking foundational research skills, experienced practitioners aiming to integrate evidence-based approaches into their work, and professionals exploring clinical research as a potential career pathway before committing to advanced postgraduate study. The program also appeals to those who may wish to pursue the full MSc in Clinical Research at a later stage, using the CBMC as a stackable credential towards the Master's degree. Given the flexible evening and weekend delivery format, the CBMC is well-suited for full-time employees in hospitals, research centres, and healthcare organizations across the UAE who require scheduling that accommodates their professional commitments.

Program Objectives

• To equip graduates with in-depth knowledge and practical skills to conduct clinical research in various settings and health priority areas
• To promote the use of research evidence and integration of evidence-based medicine in clinical practice at healthcare settings to improve patient outcomes
• To cultivate a culture of scientific research among graduates to help develop clinical research networks in healthcare organizations.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

• Develop and conduct clinical research that applies appropriate study designs and methods to address research questions and hypotheses.
• Perform human research that complies with legal, ethical, and regulatory principles and guidelines.
• Accurately select, use and interpret commonly used statistics.

Degree Requirements

Required Credit Hours : minimum 7 hours

CBMC Required Courses