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Survey on the MDRA degree programme
1.
How are you currently involved in the MDRA programme?
Student (full degree programme)
Student (individual modules)
Student (certificate course)
Former student
Lecturer
other (please specify)
2.
Have you completed individual modules or the entire degree programme?
Full study programme
Individual modules
Certification course
No, but I am interested in participating in the full degree programme
No, but I am interested in participating in individual modules
No, I did not take part
Not applicable
3.
What area are you currently working in?
Pharmaceutical industry, regulatory affairs department
Pharmaceutical industry, other department
national or international authority etc.
Clinical study centre
Contract research organisation
Consultancy firm
Law firm
Ethics Committee
Professional association
Specialist organisation
Science (teaching/research at universities)
other (please specify)
4.
Regulatory Affairs (RA) is a very dynamic area. How do you see the development in the aforementioned areas and the future importance of an RA manager or RA expert?
5.
Why did you decide in favour of or against the degree/certificate course/individual module?
6.
How satisfied are you with the following aspects of the current MDRA degree programme?
(Please rate on a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 = very dissatisfied and 5 = very satisfied)
Very dissatisfied
Rather dissatisfied
Neutral
Rather satisfied
Very satisfied
Course content
Very dissatisfied
Rather dissatisfied
Neutral
Rather satisfied
Very satisfied
Topicality of the selection of topics
Very dissatisfied
Rather dissatisfied
Neutral
Rather satisfied
Very satisfied
Topicality of the course content
Very dissatisfied
Rather dissatisfied
Neutral
Rather satisfied
Very satisfied
Relevancy
Very dissatisfied
Rather dissatisfied
Neutral
Rather satisfied
Very satisfied
Depth of detail of the presentations
Very dissatisfied
Rather dissatisfied
Neutral
Rather satisfied
Very satisfied
Teaching methods
Very dissatisfied
Rather dissatisfied
Neutral
Rather satisfied
Very satisfied
Lecturers
Very dissatisfied
Rather dissatisfied
Neutral
Rather satisfied
Very satisfied
Flexibility of course times
Very dissatisfied
Rather dissatisfied
Neutral
Rather satisfied
Very satisfied
Practical orientation
Very dissatisfied
Rather dissatisfied
Neutral
Rather satisfied
Very satisfied
Internationality
Very dissatisfied
Rather dissatisfied
Neutral
Rather satisfied
Very satisfied
Support and counselling
Very dissatisfied
Rather dissatisfied
Neutral
Rather satisfied
Very satisfied
7.
What do you particularly like about the MDRA programme?
8.
In your opinion, what are the biggest challenges or problems with the current range of degree programmes?
9.
In your opinion, which of the following changes would make the MDRA programme more attractive? (multiple choice possible)
Adaptation of the course content
Increase the practical component (e.g. through more internships)
Increase interactive elements (e.g. more exercises, group work, short presentations)
Better time flexibility (e.g. through additional evening programmes, increasing the proportion of online lectures or recorded lectures)
Improving digital learning opportunities
More intensive support and advice from the office team
More intensive content-related support from the lecturers
Internationalisation of the programme (English-language modules, selection of topics)
Stronger networking with the industry
other (please specify)
10.
What topics or content would you like to see in the MDRA programme that are currently not covered or not sufficiently covered?
11.
What skills should a graduate currently acquire in the MDRA degree programme in order to meet current and future requirements in the day-to-day work of RA?
12.
Do you have any specific suggestions for new teaching methods or didactic approaches to make the MDRA programme more attractive?
13.
How important is a university degree (MDRA) to you compared to a degree/certificate from a private education provider?
Very important
Rather important
Neutral
Rather unimportant
Very unimportant
14.
Do you think that you currently need a (university) RA degree to start your career in the RA sector or is it possible without additional qualifications (‘training on the job’)?
15.
What reasons are decisive for you in favour of a university degree over a private offer or not having a RA degree at all? (multiple choice possible)
Recognition and reputation of the university degree
Quality of teaching
Research expertise of the university
Networking opportunities with other students and lecturers
Financing options and costs
Access to university resources (e.g. libraries)
More attractive job offers
other (please specify)
16.
If you have completed the MDRA degree programme:
Have you gained any professional advantages as a result of your degree (e.g. career advancement)? (Yes/No)
Were you able to use the content you learnt and the skills you acquired in your day-to-day work? (Yes/No)
17.
What should be changed in the degree programme in order to be able to better apply the skills you have acquired in your career?
18.
Would a private education programme be of interest to you if it offered the same content as the university MDRA programme?
Yes, definitely
Yes, possibly
No, rather not
No, definitely not
19.
Under what circumstances would you prefer a private education programme to a university degree programme? (multiple choice possible)
If the duration of study were shorter
if the course times were more flexible (e.g. evening or online course, recorded course content)
if the courses offered were more practice-orientated
if registration were easier (no enrolment and admission requirements necessary)
if the costs were lower
if support and counselling were better
if the chances of a direct placement in the industry were higher
other (please specify)
20.
Do you have any further comments or requests on the subject of university versus private education programmes?