Programme Content

The online distance-learning delivery of the course will provide opportunities to receive expertise from the Cambridge Centre for Innovation and Development (CamCID) researchers, material from our partners, and guest lectures. This programme includes three Professional Certificates (PCerts), 4 -week Researchers Training Programme, a virtual internship, and a 2-month research position.

Part 1: PCert - Clinical Trial and Drug Development (4 weeks)

This Professional Certificate (PCert) course will provide you with the basic knowledge of different stages of the drug development process, including how drugs are discovered, tested, and turned into suitable medicine.

Learn more on PCert - Clinical Trial and Drug Development page.

Part 2: PCert - Artificial Intelligence for Drug Discovery and Development (4 weeks)

This 4-week PCert course is designed to equip you with the knowledge you need to apply AI in drug discovery. You will learn the basics of AI and the components of machine learning. You will explore applications of AI in medicine and drug discovery. You will also get an opportunity to learn the latest applications of big data and AI in medicine through the additional guest lectures by experts in the field.

Learn more on PCert - AI in Drug Discovery and Development page.

Part 3: Researchers Training Programme (4 weeks)

This unique 4-week online training programme is designed to equip you with the knowledge you need to succeed in your career as a researcher. It will help you improve your research writing skills along with performing a literature review and writing abstracts for conferences.

Learn more on the Researchers Training Programme page.

Part 4: PCert - Teaching for Researchers (4 weeks)

This Professional Certificate (PCert) course will provide you with knowledge of teaching in Higher Education. It will provide you with the skills to teach and design courses using the latest learning technologies.

Learn more on the PCert - Teaching for Researcher page.

Part 5: Research Training - Virtual Internship (4 weeks)

This 4 weeks of virtual training will provide you with a learning opportunity from researchers at CamCID. It will provide you opportunities to work on research-based tasks and guidance through the teacher's feedback on your work. You will participate in research activities (tasks and analysis) remotely and apply your knowledge of AI in drug development and medicine.

Further details are mentioned on the Internship AI in Medicine Research page.

Part 6: Research Assistant Position - Online Work (8 weeks)

You will work in a voluntary role for 2 months as a Research Assistant at CamCID and It will provide you with a learning opportunity from researchers at CamCID and participate in research. You will participate in online discussions and receive expert feedback on your submitted research work. You will also participate in writing a research paper and mentorship session. If your research work is published then all the publication costs will be covered by CamCID. You will have the opportunity to utilise your skills and knowledge of drug development and AI in research. This role will be a non-paid or voluntary position for 2 months to provide you with practical research experience. 

Design and Delivery

This distance-learning programme is delivered on Moodle (a virtual learning platform). There is no exam in the PCert courses and virtual internship. However, you will be given different assignments, research-based tasks, and skills development tasks to complete within the given deadline. It is designed by the CamCID researchers (graduates and researchers from multiple high-ranked universities). Learn more about our research groups.

Programme Outcomes

You will gain the knowledge and skills required to work in the international research environment

You will develop team working skills

You will develop analytical and research thinking skills

You will be able to develop your own research topics

This programme will help you to choose your future research areas

The programme will improve your academic writing and literature review skills

You will get guidance from mentors (senior researchers in your field)

This programme will help you decide if you want to choose a research career

The programme will also train you to participate in doctoral or postdoctoral research

Fees and Funding

UK and International: £949 (including electronic certificate).

Reduced fee option:

If you have already completed any of our online PCert courses or a virtual Internship included in this programme, fill out this form to get a reduced fee payment link. The registration fee cost of your completed course will be reduced from the overall registration cost of this programme. Please note, a copy of your previously completed PCert(s) or virtual internship will be required.

Entry Requirements

PGRT programme starts at a beginner level and progresses towards the mid and advanced level. A minimum of six months of undergraduate-level education is required in biology, biochemistry, biomedical science, computer science, or other relevant areas.

English Language

All our online courses are taught in English. You must have good English language skills. However, no official English language certificate or no exam is required to get admitted to this programme.

Certificate of Completion

After successfully completing all the parts of this programme, you will be provided with an e-certificate of completion including details of your virtual internship and research work experience at the Cambridge Centre for Innovation and Development (CamCID).

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Do you offer any discounts or scholarships?

A. Unfortunately, we do not offer any scholarships at the moment.

Q. Can I complete the PGRT programme along with my full-time work or study?

A. The programme can be completed online part-time along with other full-time studies or work. It will include recorded lectures (our internships do not include lectures) and tasks to complete on your own schedule and the deadline for submission of the tasks will be several weeks. However, it is recommended to give 5-7 hours per week for learning and acquiring research skills.

Q. Does it include live mentorship during Research Assistant work?

A. There is an optional mentorship session in the Research Assistant work area. However, the virtual session will be arranged after 17:00 pm UK Time.

How To Apply

There are 3 simple steps to registering for the Postgraduate Research and Teaching (PGRT) programme:

1. Pay the registration fees by clicking Register Now button

2. We will email you with your registration confirmation and further details within 48 hours (Check your payment email address)

3. Start your PGRT programme on the programme start date

Please note, your registration is confirmed after you pay the registration fee. However, we may close the registrations early if all the available places are filled. Therefore, early registration is recommended.