Program Overview

Clinical Research MRes

Overview

Develop the skills and knowledge underpinning clinical research, and the ability to work independently within the field. Explore research methodologies and data analysis techniques, producing your own research project and gaining skills in writing for publication.

Course Structure

Core Modules

• Advanced Clinical Research Designs and Analysis
• Data management in Clinical Research
• Developing Research Projects
• Dissertation and Research Article
• Introduction to Research, Ethics and Governance
• Research Methods and Analysis of Qualitative Clinical Research

How You Learn

You can choose to study this course on-campus, online or flexibly (a combination of attendance and online). You learn through lectures, seminars, group discussions, computer lab work and practical activities. Your personal tutor, course leader, module leaders and dissertation supervisor support you throughout the course.

How You Are Assessed

You are assessed through formative assessments, essays, reports, proposals, an oral and poster presentation, written project and an article for publication.

Entry Requirements

• 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.

Employability

The course enhances your career progression by developing your ability to undertake clinically relevant research and will prepare you for either a clinical research career or a PhD.

International Applicants

• Qualifications: International applicants - find out what qualifications you need by selecting your country below.
• Useful information: Visit our international pages for useful information for non-UK students and applicants.

Fees

Full-time

• Fee for UK applicants: £7,710 a year
• Fee for international applicants: £17,000 a year
• Length: within 1 year full-time
• Start date: September

Part-time

• Fee for UK applicants: £855 for each 20 credits
• Length: 2-6 years
• Start date: September

Why Choose Teesside?

• Stand out from other job applicants with your higher level qualification, specialist knowledge and expanded networks.
• Improve your project management, critical thinking, research skills, time management, presentation skills and teamwork.
• The median salary for working-age postgraduates (£45,000) was £6,500 more than for working-age (those aged 16 to 64) graduates (£38,500) in 2022.
• Study in our friendly town-centre campus with £280m of recent investment.
• Study at Europe's first Adobe Creative Campus and develop your creative and digital skills.