PgCert Clinical Research at Lancaster University

Programme overview

Advances in treatments, therapies and healthcare are only possible with clinical research. Research is the gateway to possibility – transforming hypotheses and ideas into robust, tried and tested treatments that can be rolled out to communities with confidence. Clinical research helps us understand what works and what doesn’t, identifying more effective and efficient treatments while highlighting important side effects and safety considerations.

Faculty: Faculty of Health and Medicine | Department: Lancaster Medical School | Duration: Part time 1 year | Study mode: 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.

Career pathways

This programme will support you in developing your clinical academic research career and becoming a leader in your clinical field. You may wish to move on to doctoral-level research or enter a clinical research leadership role.

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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: Part time 1 year

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

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