Clinical Research MClinRes, PGDip, PGCert (E-learning) at Newcastle University

Programme overview

Our Clinical Research MClinRes, PGDip and PGCert allow you to study clinical research in the context of your workplace. This suite of online courses is designed for those working in medicine and healthcare, including doctors, nurses, midwives and allied health professionals. It is a collaborative partnership with Newcastle Academic Health Partners.

Faculty: Faculty of Medical Sciences | Department: Faculty of Medical Sciences | Duration: PGCert part time: 1 year; PGDip part time: 2 years; MClinRes part time: 3 years; CPD modules part time: Please contact us | Study mode: part-time, online | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

Career pathways

Many of our students go on to publish in peer-reviewed journals. Graduate roles and employers include: research managers; projects leads; research nurses; clinical trials managers; PhD level study; research management; research design; research delivery.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A 2:2 honours degree in a relevant subject, an MBBS, BDS, or international equivalent. You must also have a workplace supervisor to support you in your studies . This is particularly important for students on the research delivery pathway and for those intending to complete the dissertation. If you are applying for the accelerated programmes, you will only be considered if there is evidence of significant experience within the field of research and/or if you hold a degree classification of a first or 2:1 honours degree or equivalent. If you are in full-time employment you will also be invited to discuss with a selector the programme requirements together with your motivation, commitment and potential for study at masters level. English language: IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in all sub-skills).

Domestic applicants: GBP 4,450 a year (2027/28). PGCert part time tuition fee per year Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: PGCert part time: 1 year; PGDip part time: 2 years; MClinRes part time: 3 years; CPD modules part ti

Apply through the official page: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/degrees/4853p/#how-to-apply

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