Who Should Enroll

Clinical Research Associate Training Entry Requirements:

The relevant degree subject area is life and medical sciences. In particular, the following subjects:

Biochemistry
Anatomy
Biology
Biomedical Science
Dentistry
Microbiology
Medicine
Nursing
Immunology
Molecular Biology
Toxicology
Physiology
Pharmacology
Pharmacy

Therefore, applicants for the Clinical Research Associate Training Program are recommended to have one of the following:

Bachelor's, Masters, or a Ph.D. in a Science or Allied Health Field
Healthcare Professional (e.g. RN, PA, MD, PT, RPh, PharmD, or Medical Technologist)
Entry without a degree is unlikely.

The ever-tightening government regulations on the licensing of new drugs and re-licensing of existing drugs means that the need for CRAs is increasing.