Clinical Research
Entry requirements
2:1 Hons degree (UK or equivalent) in a relevant subject including medicine, nursing, psychology, biological sciences or related subjects. Applicants with relevant professional experience and without a first degree should contact the Course Director.
We may ask you to provide a recognised English language qualification, dependent upon your nationality and where you have studied previously.
We normally require an IELTS (Academic) Test with an overall score of at least 6.5, and a minimum of 5.5 in each element of the test. We also consider other English language qualifications.
Months of entry
October
Course content
This programme introduces the key principles, methods and techniques used in clinical research in modern health service settings. It will equip you with the essential skills required to effectively support healthcare research innovation.
These programmes are designed to cover the practicalities of conducting research as well as its theoretical basis. You will:
- Enhance your knowledge of methodological concepts and analysis
- Design research studies
- Demonstrate understanding of the ethical and legislative frameworks for the management and governance of clinical research
The programmes are delivered by face-to face teaching and via online learning, which is supported by online resources. They are designed with a tiered exit structure and provide progression routes to the master's degree.
Information for international students
We may ask you to provide a recognised English language qualification, dependent upon your nationality and where you have studied previously.
We normally require an IELTS (Academic) Test with an overall score of at least 6.5, and a minimum of 5.5 in each element of the test. We also consider other English language qualifications.
Contact: Admissions Team +44 (0) 1524 592032 or email pgadmissions@lancaster.ac.uk
Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- PGCert
- part time12 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- PGDip
- part time12 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
Course contact details
- Name
- Postgraduate Coordinator
- pgadmissions@lancaster.ac.uk
- Phone
- +44 (0)1524 592032