Holders of a bachelor’s degree may be admitted provided they have several years of work experience in clinical studies; holders of a master’s degree (from a university or university of applied sciences) or an equivalent degree are admitted. 

The Clinical Trial Leader postgraduate programme is a multidisciplinary training programme focused on several key domains, including Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and clinical trials, data science, project management, and leadership. 

The programme places a strong emphasis on guided independent learning, with particular attention to developing practical, real-world relevance. The sessions are intensive and highly interactive, balancing self-study with taught sessions, as well as individual and group assignments. 

All acquired components are ultimately brought together and assessed through an individual project, in which the learned knowledge and skills are fully integrated. This project can be developed based on a real-life case or a fictional case. 

The programme is delivered by lecturers from UHasselt, complemented by hands-on experts from ZOL and Jessa hospitals, as well as consultants and independent experts from the field. 

The postgraduate program Clinical Trial Leader has a modular structure, consisting of three integrated modules. These modules are intertwined and cannot be followed separately. The program is designed as one coherent whole to support the successful completion of an individual project.