The Centre for Innovative Drug Development and Therapeutic Trials for Africa (CDT-Africa) is a
World Bank supported centre of excellence for education and research at the College of Health Sciences, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The main aim of CDT-Africa is to serve as a platform for equitable access to interventions (medications, vaccines, diagnostics and complex interventions) and bring about sustainable development in Africa through high-quality capacity development for innovative therapeutic discovery.
The MSc program is designed to meet the highest international standards of training in Clinical Trials. It has a total duration of 18 months and 96 ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) consisting of 59 ECTS general and specialized subject area modules, 2 ECTS seminar works, 5 ECTS attachments, and 30 ECTS MSc research project works.
Addis Ababa University Information
Founded in 1950, Addis Ababa University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Addis Ababa (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Education, Ethiopia, Addis Ababa University (AAU) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: over-45,000 students) coeducational higher education institution. Addis Ababa University (AAU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 69 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.
Eligibility Criteria
- A candidate must have a Bachelor Degree in healthcare or life sciences, such as pharmacy, public health, nursing, biology, doctorate degree in medicine or equivalent, doctor of dental medicine, and doctor of veterinary medicine. Those with Bachelor of Statistics are also eligible.
- Others with additional qualifications with or without Bachelor Degree in the life sciences may be eligible if relevant further qualifications are obtained. Examples of such qualifications are public health, MSc in pharmacy, MSc in pharmacology, MSc in statistics, and doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD).
- As this is a needs based program, it is desirable for applicants to have one or two years of service after last graduation with relevant program to have the exposure to real-life challenges prior to joining the program.
- A candidate who satisfies the above admission requirements will be required to take and pass oral examination.
- Applicants from government institutions may need to submit a sponsorship letter from their employing institution once they are shortlisted and succeeded the oral examination
- Applicants need to meet also the general requirements laid down by the School of Graduate Studies, Addis Ababa University.
Although all institutions within Africa are eligible to apply for the program, priority is given to the following institutions that are active national and regional partners of CDT Africa:
- Ethiopian government universities: Addis Ababa University, Bahir Dar University, Debre Tabor University, Jimma University, Mekelle University, University of Gondar
- Ethiopian government institutions: Armauer Hansen Research Institute (AHRI), Ethiopian Public Health Institute (EPHI), Ethiopian Federal Ministry of Health, Ethiopian Food, Medicines and Health care administration and Control Authority (EFMHACA).
- Regional Universities: Makerere University (Uganda), Mbarara University (Uganda), Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (Tanzania), University of Malawi (Malawi), and University of Zambia (Zambia).
- National for-profit companies: Ethiopian Pharmaceuticals Manufacturing Factory (EPHARM), Addis Pharmaceutical Factory, Novartis – Ethiopia
Application Process
Go to The Centre for Innovative Drug Development and Therapeutic Trials for Africa (CDT-Africa) on to apply
- Application must be submitted online using the graduate application portal of the Addis Ababa University Office of the Registrar. Details of the application process is available online HERE
- Additionally, CV and motivation letter must be submitted in electronic copy via email to Dr Tsegahun Manyazewal (email: ) copying Michele Joseph (email: )
- Non-Ethiopian applicants should submit their documents using the email addresses stated above.
- Application deadline is 16 August 2023. Follow the Addis Ababa University Office of the Registrar website for the application deadline and Graduate Admission Test (GAT).
- Female applicants are highly encouraged to apply
Founded in 1950, Addis Ababa University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Addis Ababa (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Education, Ethiopia, Addis Ababa University (AAU) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: over-45,000 students) coeducational higher education institution. Addis Ababa University (AAU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 69 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.