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Hello sir/madam I have completed B pharm this year and wish to pursue clinical research. I want to know which field within clinical research is best in terms of remuneration? I would also like to know if the master's degree has a distinct advantage over the one year programme currently being offered by various institutes and does it alter one's chances of gettign recruited and the salary he/she can expect?
Thank you

Having a master's degree in a specific field can generally provide more in-depth knowledge and advanced skills compared to a one-year program. This can increase one's competitiveness in the job market and can potentially lead to higher salary and better job opportunities. However, the exact advantage and impact on employment prospects and salary can vary depending on the specific industry, employer, and individual's background and experience. It is important to research and weigh the benefits and limitations of different options before making a decision.

Some of the common specializations within clinical research include:

• Clinical Trials: Involves the design, conduct, and analysis of clinical trials to evaluate the safety and efficacy of new drugs, treatments, and medical devices.
  
• Drug Development: Focuses on the development and testing of new drugs, including pre-clinical, clinical, and post-marketing studies.
  
• Medical Writing: Involves writing various documents related to clinical research, including study protocols, informed consent forms, and regulatory submissions.
  
• Data Management: Deals with the collection, organization, and analysis of clinical research data, including electronic data capture, database management, and statistical analysis.
  
• Regulatory Affairs: Deals with the regulations and guidelines related to clinical research, including submission and approval of clinical trial protocols, IND/IDE submissions, and regulatory compliance.
  
• Quality Assurance: Focuses on ensuring the quality and integrity of clinical research data and processes, including audits, inspections, and quality control.
  
• Patient Safety: Focuses on the safety and protection of study participants, including risk assessment, adverse event reporting, and patient monitoring.

~Regards
Naubahar Shah
BBA, MCom, NET Qualified

One can apply for
BSc in Clinical Research
Diploma in Clinical Research
Masters in clinical Research
PG Diploma in Clinical Research
Certificate course in Clinical Research
PhD in Clinical Research

The colleges conduct different entrance exam for admission to the course.
NEET score is required to take admission in Clinical Research.

Clinical Research breaks down into two cateogaries
The first , Observational studies
The second is clinical trials.