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MSc PgCert PgDip Clinical Research

  • DeadlineStudy Details:
    • 1 year, full-time
    • 2–3 years part-time

    If you’re interested in studying this course on a part-time basis, please contact the department for further information.

Course Description

Explore the fundamental concepts and methods of health-related research, medical statistics and how to critically appraise research literature and examine the practical and regulatory issues involved in designing and delivering clinical and health-related research projects.

This course is for people working, or aspiring to work, in the field of clinical or health-related research nationally or internationally. It is a route into research within healthcare, clinical research, academic or commercial settings and is excellent preparation for doctoral/PhD study.

We’ll provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to initiate and undertake high-quality clinical or health-related research projects. You’ll have the opportunity to critically appraise the methods and results of existing research and explore the implications of research for clinical and health-related practice.

Entry Requirements

A 2:1 honours degree in a clinical subject or equivalent professional qualification and experience.

Fees

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Programme Funding

We have a number of funding options including scholarships. Please visit https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/postgraduate/taught/funding

Student Destinations

After successfully completing your course, graduates have had the opportunity to secure roles in clinical research within clinical practice, research positions within clinical and health care organisations, academic research and research teaching roles or alternatively they have taken on further Doctoral and PhD study.

Module Details

Core modules

Introduction to Research Methods

Introduction to Statistics and Critical Appraisal

Randomised Controlled Trials

Practical Aspects of Clinical Research

Dissertation

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