Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

The Faculty of Clinical Research and Drug Safety (FCRDS) provides specialized education and training in clinical research, pharmacovigilance, medical writing, clinical data management, and drug safety. It prepares students and professionals with industry-ready skills for rewarding careers in global pharmaceutical & healthcare sectors.

FCRDS offers a variety of Post Graduate Diplomas, Executive Diplomas, and Professional Certification courses, including:

• Clinical Data Management (PCDM/ECDM)

• Clinical Engineering & Management (PCEM/ECEM)

• Clinical Research (PGCR/ECR)

• Medical Writing (PGMW/EMW)

• Pharmacokinetics & Pharmacodynamics (PGKPC/EPKPC)

• Pharmacology (PDPC/EPC)

• Pharmacovigilance (PGPV/EPV)

• QA/QC in Clinical Research (PQACR/EQACR)

• Clinical SAS (PCSAS)

• Drug Safety Aggregate Reporting (DSAR)

• Good Clinical Practice (GCP & CGCP)

• MedDRA Coding (MDRA)

• Pharmacovigilance Audits & Inspections (CPAI)

• Signal Detection & Data Mining (SDDM)

• Trial Master File Management (TMF)

• Quality Auditor in Clinical Research (PCCR)

To apply, visit the IGMPI website. Select your preferred program, click on apply online, create an account,  fill in the required personal and academic details, and submit the application. Admissions are open in Regular and Part-time (Online Live Classes) modes. For queries, candidates can contact the Corporate division at info@igmpi.ac.in

FCRDS graduates are prepared for roles like clinical research associates, pharmacovigilance specialists, medical writers, QA/QC executives, regulatory professionals, and more. Alumni have been placed in top organizations including Pfizer, Sun Pharma, Medtronic, Johnson & Johnson, Biocon, Bayer, Roche, and IQVIA.

Post Graduate Diploma programs at FCRDS typically span 12 months, providing comprehensive academic and hands-on training. Graduates gain practical skills which helps them to excel in clinical research, pharmacovigilance & drug safety roles.

Yes. IGMPI is an Institutional Member of the International Society for Quality in Health Care Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is a member of International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and through the Indian National Committee (INC) which is a member of International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). BIS is also a member of regional standards bodies like Pacific Area Standards Congress (PASC) and South Asian Regional Standards Organization (SARSO)National Accreditation Board for Certification Bodies (NABCB), Quality Council of India is a member of International Accreditation Forum (IAF) & Pacific Accreditation Cooperation (PAC) as well as signatory to its MLAs for Quality Management Systems, Environmental Management Systems and Product Certification.