Additional topics include an overview of the pharmaceutical industry, data issues, study design, data analysis and biostatistics. This hands-on programming project will be directed by Covance professional staff members. Most participants will be placed, on a competitive basis, in pharmaceutical companies and clinical research organizations located throughout the Greater Philadelphia area for a three-month paid internship. Interns will be supervised by the respective organizations and by professional staff at Philadelphia University. Students may not enroll in individual courses.
Enrollment is limited, and admission to the program is competitive.
Qualifications include a bachelor's degree, PC experience, programming skills in languages such as Pascal or Basic, and excellent oral and written communication skills. Applicants should submit all admissions materials to the Director of Off-Campus Programs at Philadelphia University. Tuition does not include textbooks. The SAS Programming Certificate will be offered at Philadelphia U.'s Bucks County campus, located in Trevose's Neshaminy Interplex, U.S. Route 1. The campus is convenient to the Pennsylvania Turnpike and Interstate 95.