Program Overview

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Overview

The Clinical Research MClinRes, PGDip, and PGCert courses allow students to study clinical research in the context of their workplace. These courses are designed for professionals in various areas of the health service, including doctors and NMAHPs. The programs encourage students to plan, conduct, analyze, and write up clinical research in their area of expertise.

What You'll Learn

The core learning outcomes of the programs include:

• Appraising good practice principles in all aspects of clinical research
• Recognizing academic scholarship in one's own work and that of others
• Differentiating between different forms of clinical research
• Identifying opportunities in the chosen area of clinical research or pathway

Modules

The courses offer a range of modules, including:

• Integrity, Infrastructure, and Information Governance in Healthcare Research (E-learning)
• Data Management and Communication of Clinical Research: Doing Clinical Research Well (E-learning)
• Designing a Research Proposal (E-learning)
• Clinical Research Dissertation (E-learning)
• Optional modules:
  • Writing in a Research Setting (E-learning)
  • Clinical Research Delivery in Practice (20 credits)
  • Clinical Trials (E-learning)
  • Clinical Research Statistics (E-learning)
  • Qualitative Research (E-Learning)
  • Clinical Research with Older People (E-learning)

How You'll Learn

The courses are delivered online, allowing students to study anytime and anywhere. The programs offer a range of modules to choose from, enabling students to gain the research skills they need. The master's research project can involve a topic of the student's choice, aligned with the needs of their day-to-day job.

Assessment Methods

Assessment methods include:

• Computer assessment
• Dissertation
• Essay
• Professional skills assessments
• Oral examination
• Oral presentation
• PC examination
• Poster
• Portfolio
• Report
• Research proposal
• Written exercise

Your Development

Upon completion of the programs, students will be able to:

• Design clinical research projects or trials, exhibiting good research practices and effective governance
• Collect, manage, analyze data using appropriate computer databases and statistical software
• Translate research findings into clinical practice
• Complete the various steps and documentation to gain access and approval to data sources
• Interpret and analyze data using appropriate resources
• Design, implement, adjust, manage, and report on projects

Your Future

The programs provide a route into PhD-level study, research management, research design, and research delivery. Many graduates go on to publish in peer-reviewed journals, and some become research managers, project leads, research nurses, or clinical trials managers.

Quality and Ranking

• 42% of the university's research is classified as 4* world-leading research (Research Excellence Framework 2021)
• 65% increase in research power since 2014 (Research Excellence Framework 2021)
• Global Top 140 University (QS World University Rankings 2026)
• Global Top 160 University (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025)
• Top 25 in the UK and Top 100 in the world for sustainable development (Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2024)

Facilities

Students have access to services that develop graduate and research skills, enhancing personal development and employability. Facilities include:

• Professional support services for health and wellbeing
• Careers service
• Excellent library and IT resources
• Participation in academic and program development

Fees and Funding

Tuition fees for 2026 entry (per year):

• PGCert Part-time: £4,300
• PGDip Part-time: £4,300
• MClinRes Part-time: £4,300
• CPD modules Part-time: Please contact the university

Scholarships

The university offers a range of scholarships, including Vice-Chancellor's automatic and merit-based scholarships.

Entry Requirements

• A 2:2 honors degree in a relevant subject, an MBBS, BDS, or international equivalent
• A workplace mentor to support studies
• Professionals with an appropriate degree or equivalent professional qualifications, with two years' post-qualification experience, may also be considered

English Language Requirements

Students must meet the university's English language requirements.

How to Apply

The course starts in September, and the application deadline for 2026 entry is to be confirmed. Students can apply online through the university's application portal. A deposit of £1,500 is required for international students who need a visa to study in the UK.

Programme Codes

• PGCert Part-time: 3107P
• PGDip Part-time: 3475P
• MClinRes Part-time: 4853P
• CPD modules Part-time: 6053P

Admissions Policy

The university's admissions policy applies to all undergraduate and postgraduate admissions.

Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning

The university has a Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) policy, which may apply to this course.

Open Days and Events

The university hosts open days and events, which provide an opportunity for prospective students to visit the campus and meet with staff and current students.

Get in Touch

Prospective students can contact the university's admissions team or the program coordinator for more information about the course.

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