Program Overview

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The objective of this Master of Science course is to provide training for the next generation of healthcare workers in the clinical research arena. The course aims to provide a platform for achieving greater efficiencies in applying medical discoveries to clinical practice. It is aimed at qualified individuals who wish to become independent clinical investigators or those who wish to seek employment in leadership positions in clinical research teams.

The MSc (Clinical Research) is intended to be a part-time two-year programme of academic study in Clinical Research Methodology. Year 1 will be spent at University of Galway and Year 2 is completed by a combination of distance learning, and on-site modules delivered by University of Galway. A full-time one-year option is available to students who wish to complete the MSc in a full-time capacity.

Special features

Course contributors include senior academics and medical professionals from University of Galway, and Saolta University Health Care Group who are actively engaged in clinical research. This programme is closely linked with the HRB Clinical Research Facility, Galway.

Course webinar recording

Watch recording from Virtual Postgraduate Open Day, November 2020, here.

HRB fellowship: call for HRB-CRFG Fellowship Applications

Please click here for information document. Then please click here to download the form referenced in the information document.