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Program description - January 2026

Conestoga's Clinical Research program will provide you with skills and knowledge to enter the competitive industry of clinical research by gaining hands-on work experience in our state-of-the-art facilities. Building on your science or healthcare knowledge, you will learn research design concepts, develop a foundational knowledge of data analysis, privacy and management, and ethical best practices to support quality clinical research. Throughout the program, you will familiarize yourself with clinical study protocols from pharmaceutical, cannabis, medical device, and natural health industries, as well as public health and epidemiology. The program's focus on artificial intelligence and novel diagnostic technologies such as genomic sequencing in clinical research, provides you the cutting-edge knowledge to help you gain a competitive advantage in the domain of clinical research.

Program details

Code: 1590
Start: January 2026
Campus: Kitchener – Doon
Delivery: In person
Length: 1 year
Credential: Ontario College Graduate Certificate
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Tuition & fees


​Tuition and fee details for the 2024-2025 academic year (September to August) are listed below. Books and supplies may be additional. Tuition and fee details for terms starting September 2025 and later will be available Spring 2025.


2 Terms

Canadian

International

Tuition
$15844.00
$15844.00
Ancillary Fees
$1750.58
$2855.68
Total Fees
$17594.58
$18699.68

Canadian fee details

Description Winter 2025 Spring 2025
Certificate Program Tuition Fee $7922.00 $7922.00
Administration Fee $25.00 $25.00
Capital Development Fee $84.22 $84.22
CSI Advocacy Fee $8.00 $8.00
CSI Association Fee $102.00 $102.00
CSI Extended Health & Dental Plan Fee $221.10 -
CSI Legal Care Fee $20.10 -
CSI UPass Fee $118.97 $118.97
eText Fee - $97.00
Graduation/Alumni Services Fee $20.00 $20.00
ONE Card Fee $7.50 $7.50
Recreation/Athletics Fee $70.50 $70.50
Student Services $86.00 $86.00
Technology Enhancement Fee $110.00 $110.00
CSI - Student Welcome Kit Fee (optional) $70.00 -
CSI Student Club & Society Fee (optional) $4.00 $4.00
CSI Student Events Fee (optional) $30.00 $30.00
Sustainability Fee (optional) $5.00 $5.00
Term Total $8904.39 $8690.19
Year Total   $17594.58

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International fee details

Description Winter 2025 Spring 2025
Grad. Cert. Program Tuition $7922.00 $7922.00
Administration Fee $25.00 $25.00
Capital Development Fee $84.22 $84.22
CSI Advocacy Fee $8.00 $8.00
CSI Association Fee $102.00 $102.00
CSI College Int'l Health Insurance Plan (CIHIP) $355.10 -
CSI Extended Health & Dental Plan Fee $221.10 -
CSI Legal Care Fee $20.10 -
CSI UPass Fee $118.97 $118.97
eText Fee - $97.00
Graduation/Alumni Services Fee $20.00 $20.00
ISR (International Student Recovery) $375.00 $375.00
ONE Card Fee $7.50 $7.50
Recreation/Athletics Fee $70.50 $70.50
Student Services $86.00 $86.00
Technology Enhancement Fee $110.00 $110.00
CSI - Student Welcome Kit Fee (optional) $70.00 -
CSI Student Club & Society Fee (optional) $4.00 $4.00
CSI Student Events Fee (optional) $30.00 $30.00
Sustainability Fee (optional) $5.00 $5.00
Term Total $9634.49 $9065.19
Year Total   $18699.68

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Program device requirements

Program device & software requirements

This program requires you to have a device that meets certain specifications. For most students, this cost is in addition to the tuition & fees listed above.

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Financial assistance

The Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) is a needs-based program designed to help Ontario students cover the cost of post-secondary education. Funded by the federal and provincial governments, OSAP is intended to promote equality of opportunity for post-secondary studies through direct financial assistance for educational costs and living expenses. These interest-free loans are intended to supplement your financial resources and those of your family. The majority of students apply for loan assistance via the OSAP website. Students can also print the application booklet through the OSAP website. For more information, please visit OSAP & aid.

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Delivery sequence - January 2026 - Kitchener – Doon

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