Clinical and Health Sciences with Clinical Research MSc, PGDip, PGCert

Our flexible course allows you to decide a route that suits your needs. The award you receive depends on the number of credits you choose to study. To specialise in clinical research, you need to select a certain number of clinical research-specific credits:

• Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert): 60 credits including 20 in clinical research
• Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip): 120 credits including 40 in clinical research
• Master of Science (MSc): 180 credits including 40 in clinical research and a clinical research-specific dissertation

Most of our modules are 10-12 weeks long. Our online modules are split between 10 and 20 credit modules and require 10-20 hours of work per week. You should set aside regular study hours to get the most out of the course. There are three semesters in the academic year and in each semester you can study:

• a minimum of 10 credits (unless you take a formal leave of absence)
• a maximum of 40 credits.

To help plan your study, each module details which semester it is taught in. Semester start dates are:

• Semester 1: September
• Semester 2: January
• Semester 3: April

You can read more about how to apply for one of 30 individual modules listed below, as continuing professional development (CPD).

A honours degree, or international equivalent, in a healthcare profession or relevant discipline. You must also be working in the healthcare profession or related field.

You must be IT literate to complete these highly interactive courses online and have access to a computer with a:

• printer
• webcam
• headset
• reliable internet connection

Your browser will need to be JavaScript enabled and able to accept cookies. You will be given access to any specific software required during the course of your studies.

We will also consider applications on an individual basis if you have lower or non-standard qualifications and are working in the healthcare profession or related field.