MSc / PGDip / PGCert Clinical Trials at University of Birmingham

Join us to shape the future of healthcare and advance global health. Well designed, conducted, and analysed clinical trials provide the best evidence of the effectiveness of healthcare interventions, improving the health and quality of life of the population. Gain access to 'Introduction to Randomised Controlled Trials' and other CPD courses - available for potential applicants free of charge.

Department: Medicine  |  Duration: 1 year (full-time) / 2 years (part time) / 5 years (flexible)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Masters students will complete six core modules, totalling 120 credits and will undertake a 60 credit dissertation. Postgraduate Diploma students will take the 120 credits from the taught core modules as per the Masters programme, but will not complete the dissertation. Modules include Analyses of Clinical Trials, Interpretation and Communication of Trial Findings, Delivery and Management of Clinical Trials, Design and Delivery of Further Clinical Trials, Early Phase Clinical Trials, Final Research Project, Preparation and Set-up for a Clinical Trial, Rationale for Clinical Trials, Key Concepts and Features.

Career pathways

There are many exciting career opportunities in both academic institutions and industry within this growing field. Staff working on trials include a wide range of healthcare professionals, statisticians, economists, qualitative researchers, programmers, data managers, quality assurance officers, trial co-ordinators/project managers and trial administrators.

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