MSc Clinical Research at Lancaster University

Programme overview

Do you want to lead breakthroughs in medical science? Perhaps you want to improve health outcomes and quality of life. Either way, Lancaster’s MSc in Clinical Research provides you with specialist training to advance your career.

Faculty: Faculty of Health and Medicine | Department: Lancaster Medical School | Duration: Full time 1 year, Part time 2 years | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: Lancaster, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules: Life Cycle of Research, Methodological Foundations in Research, Policy and Practice Knowledge Translation in Healthcare, Practice Based Dissertation, Professional Development for a Research Career.

Career pathways

On this MSc in Clinical Research you will gain an advanced understanding of the theory and practice of research in a healthcare setting and an astute awareness of research design, analysis and dissemination. You’ll graduate with the critical skills to undertake, lead and manage research across a broad range of roles.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Academic requirements: 2:2 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. English language requirements: We 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.

Domestic applicants: GBP 14,600 for the whole programme (2027/28). Full programme fee Source

International applicants: GBP 30,900 for the whole programme (2027/28). Full programme fee Source

Duration: Full time 1 year, Part time 2 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/applying-for-postgraduate-study/

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