Clinical Research MSc

Master

In Sheffield

£ 8,500 VAT inc.

Description

  • Type

    Master

  • Location

    Sheffield

  • Duration

    1 Year

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Gain an in-depth understanding of the processes and techniques involved in clinical research and develop the practical skills required to plan and undertake clinical or health services research. The course takes one year full-time or two to five years part-time.
There are two routes available:
Standard route
NIHR route for Academic Clinical Fellows in Medicine and Dentistry.
Applicants may also apply using the CPD application process and start by registering for one or two modules and later transfer to a full masters programme.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Sheffield (South Yorkshire)
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Western Bank, S10 2TN

Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

About this course

A 2:1 honours degree in a clinical subject or equivalent professional qualification and experience.
Applications for the NIHR route are only accepted from doctors and dental practitioners enrolled as Academic Clinical Fellows in the local NHS Deanery.

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This centre's achievements

2018

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Subjects

  • Clinical Research
  • Randomised
  • Portfolio
  • Systematic Review
  • Critical appraisal
  • Epidemiology
  • Public Health
  • Health Informatics
  • Health and Illness
  • Sociology
  • Design and Analysis
  • Health needs assessment

Course programme

Modules

Core modules

Core modules are determined by the course route followed and may include:

  • Randomised Controlled Trials
  • Introduction to Research Methods
  • Introduction to Statistics for Clinical Research
  • Clinical Research Practice or Practical Aspects of Clinical Research
  • Dissertation or Research placement and portfolio
Optional modules

Choices include:

  • Systematic Review and Critical Appraisal
  • Epidemiology
  • Public Health Informatics
  • Sociology of Health and Illness
  • Qualitative Research Design and Analysis
  • Health Needs Assessment, Planning and Evaluation
Teaching

Materials will be delivered in a variety of formats designed to enhance the learning experience. These include formal lectures, tutorials, small group discussions, online screencasts, videos and podcasts, alongside guided reading and case studies.

Additional information

Overseas Fee  (2018 annual fee) : £19,950

Clinical Research MSc

£ 8,500 VAT inc.