Clinical Trials MSc

Clinical trials are essential in discovering whether new healthcare interventions improve outcomes for patients. This distance learning programme will provide an excellent grounding in clinical trials and enhance the knowledge and understanding of those already working in the field. This is an expanding area that offers many exciting career opportunities.About this degreeClinical trials are essential in discovering whether new healthcare interventions improve outcomes for patients. This is an expanding field that offers exciting career opportunities.This online programme will provide an excellent grounding in clinical trials to those new to the field. It will enhance the knowledge and understanding of those already working in clinical trials.Assessment and learning activities facilitate the development of key skills for careers or further study in the field, from analysis of scientific papers, the ability to critically challenge current research, to academic writing and oral presentation skills.If you wish to gain a Masters award you will undertake an independent research project, gaining experience of project design, literature review, analysis and interpretation.Who this course is forThe programme is aimed at graduates from healthcare, life sciences or other related disciplines and health professionals who are interested in a career in clinical trials. It is also aimed at professionals working in the field who wish to develop their knowledge and skills.What this course will give youThe Institute of Clinical Trials and Methodology (ICTM) at UCL is a global leader in the field with over 450 researchers (including clinicians, statisticians, trials managers) working within it.

Normally a minimum of an upper second-class UK Bachelor's degree in a healthcare or life science related subject (including pharmacy) or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard. Clinicians are required to have a degree (for example, an MBBS).