Clinical Trials

Entry requirements

2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in Life Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Biotechnology, Pharmacology, Chemistry, Nursing, Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary, Sport Science, Clinical Psychology, Management.

We may also accept degrees in Computer Science, Maths, Statistics, Physics, Engineering, and Social Sciences.

We may sometimes accept degrees at 2.2 Hons or non-UK equivalent.

We may also accept applicants with significant relevant work experience in addition to lower qualifications.

Months of entry

September

Course content

This MSc in Clinical Trials aims to deliver world-class training and practical experience in the key aspects of designing, conducting, and monitoring a clinical trial. This MSc integrates NHS partners and leading industrial collaborators.

Why this programme

• Clinical Trials MSc programme content and collaborative input is unique to Scotland.

• Essential certifications, including Good Clinical Practice and Clinical Trial Management.

• Placements in clinical research groups, Glasgow Clinical Research Facility, and Clinical Trials Units.

• Opportunity to attend conferences focused on clinical trials.

• Opportunity to work with contract research organisations (CROs).

• The programme will closely work with the NHS Clinical Research Facility, Clinical Trial Units, the Centre of Excellence for Clinical Trials (CETC, University of Glasgow), and academics within the University to provide a more practical experience to the students.

• The courses in this programme will also be developed in accordance with the guidelines provided by The International Council for Harmonisation of Technical Requirements for Pharmaceuticals for Human Use (ICH), the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), the Health Research Authority (HRA), and the European Medicines Agency (EMA).

• Learn more about MSc Clinical Trials from your teaching team.

• Watch our recent Ask your Acadmic webinar on YouTube.

Information for international students

International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic and Academic Online (not General Training)

• 6.5 overall with no subtest less than 6.0

• IELTS One Skill Retake Accepted

• Tests must have been taken within 2 years 5 months of programme start date. Applicants must meet the overall and subtest requirements using a single test.