Oncology clinical trials are at the heart of modern cancer research, driving breakthroughs that shape today’s most effective treatments. This comprehensive course offers a structured introduction to how oncology trials are designed, conducted, monitored, and analysed within the UK and international research landscape. It guides learners through the full lifecycle of a clinical trial—starting from concept development and protocol design to ethical approval, regulatory compliance, data management, and final submission.

Learners begin by exploring why clinical trials are essential for advancing new cancer therapies and how historical developments have shaped current standards. The course moves progressively into trial design, covering early-phase studies through late-phase research, explaining how eligibility criteria, endpoints, and recruitment strategies are determined. Each topic is explained in a clear, accessible way, ensuring both new and experienced learners can understand complex regulatory and scientific concepts.

A key focus of the programme is practical application. Students examine data collection tools, Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines, and electronic data capture systems used across UK and global research sites. The course also highlights the importance of Monitoring, Quality Assurance, and safety reporting—showing how trial integrity is maintained at every stage.

The curriculum includes dedicated content on ethics, patient rights, informed consent, and Investigational Medicinal Product (IMP) regulations, providing learners with a realistic view of how compliance shapes trial operations. Modern approaches such as adaptive designs, personalised medicine, biomarker-driven trials, and emerging technologies are also introduced, reflecting the future direction of oncology research.

Real-world case studies help learners connect theory to practice by analysing successes, challenges, and lessons from actual trials. By the end of the course, students will feel confident in understanding trial processes, contributing to research teams, or advancing into further clinical research training.

All learners receive a free completion certificate, with optional premium certificates and transcripts available for purchase. Throughout the programme, students benefit from 5-star rated, 24/7 email support, ensuring guidance is always available whenever they need it.