Entry requirements

For entry requirements for this course, please visit our website.

Months of entry

September

Course content

This part-time, distance learning course offers extensive knowledge and expertise relevant to those working in clinical trials. Its is also suitable for those in a senior role in clinical research in a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, device, contract research or site management company or the NHS.

Leading in best practice in clinical research

Gain advanced understanding of best practice in clinical research to apply to running clinical trials.

Advanced training to enhance a career in leading clinical trials

Experience in-depth training in drug development, therapeutics, clinical trials, and regulatory GCP requirement for clinical trials,

Insights from the Pharmaceutical industry

Benefit from the latest key developments in Clinical Research with insights from the Pharmaceutical Industry.

Professional networking opportunities

The diversity of employment backgrounds of participants provides an ideal environment for networking with other clinical research personnel.

Internationally recognised School with close academic support

Opportunity to undertake a research project at an internationally recognised research school, and receive close academic support from an experienced personal tutor.

The MSc in Clinical Research is designed to advance and enhance your career in Clinical Research in the pharmaceutical industry, health service, contract research organisations, regulatory authorities, data management organisations and in medical writing.

It aims to provide you with an enhanced level of knowledge, understanding and skills in clinical research. It provides an overview of clinical trial processes and the regulations for bringing in a new chemical entity, and it provides an enhanced level of knowledge and understanding of therapeutic areas and their treatments in relation to clinical trials, drug registrations and drug safety. Clinical research methods and data analysis skills are taught and embedded throughout the programme. You will demonstrate and be assessed in these skills as part of the third year Research Dissertation.

The course is designed to increase your knowledge and skills not only in Clinical Research but also in a diverse range of therapeutic areas. This allows you to move confidently between therapeutic areas and increase your potential value to employers. In the dissertation year, you will be encouraged to carry out a project which has direct value to your employer.

Fees and funding

UK students
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International students
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Qualification, course duration and attendance options

  • MSc
    part time
    36 months
    • Online learningis available for this qualification

Course contact details

Name
Student Recruitment Enquiries
Email
enquiry@cardiff.ac.uk
Phone
+44 (0)29 2087 4455