MSc Clinical Research and Evidence-based Medicine PgCert

You should have a relevant degree at 2.2 level or above.

International applicants are required to have IELTS level 7 or above (or equivalent) with no component scoring below 6.5.

Applicants with non-standard entry requirements are considered on an individual basis.

Under recognition of prior learning (RPL) you may be awarded credits for previous study or related work experience which can be credited towards the course you want to study. Find out more about RPL.

For general information please see our overview of entry requirements

Data management in Clinical Research

You gain knowledge in statistical analysis for basic clinical and medical data, from the fundamentals to multivariate analysis.

Developing Research Projects

Develop the knowledge and skills you need to design and manage primary or secondary research, audit or evaluation project relevant to your practice, preparing you for dissertation. You also cover research governance and ethics, to prepare you to apply for ethical approval or release.

You are assessed through a written 4,000-word proposal for a research, audit or evaluation study, which is worth 100% of the module marks and should be submitted in week 13.

Introduction to Research, Ethics and Governance

You gain an understanding of ethical clinical research, exploring the concept of clinical governance and the importance of evidence. Examine data and basic analysis techniques, helping you to complete further advanced modules. You also explore the concept of mastery and studying at level 7, working with students from different courses to enable cross profession discussion and learning.

Modules offered may vary.