University of Central Lanchasire
About
Our MSc Clinical Research course is the only MClinRes available in the UK North West Coast and the only campus-based programme in the North West of England. Designed to equip health and social care practitioners with the skills to design and lead high quality clinical research you’ll be taught by a team of internationally renowned researchers with over 15 years’ experience of successful delivery of Masters in Research programmes. Join a vibrant community of clinicians at different stages on the NIHR funded clinical academic pathway - interns doctoral and postdoctoral students and career development fellows. Including clinical research experience you’ll experience supported development and implementation of a strategy for developing an application for an NIHR Doctoral Training Fellowship.
Full-time 12 months
Semester 1
- Introduction to postgraduate research
- Statistics for health
- Design and interpretation of clinical trials
- Optional module
Semester 2
- Advanced research methods
- Optional module
- Dissertation
Semester 3
- Dissertation (continued)
Part-time 2 years
Year 1
Semester 1
- Introduction to postgraduate research
- Statistics for health
Semester 2 and 3
- Design and interpretation of clinical trials
- Advanced research methods
- Optional module
Year 2
Semester 1
- Optional module
Semester 2 and 3
- Dissertation
*Can be studied between 2 and 5 years
Optional Modules
- Improving clinical care through implementation science
- Principles and methods of systematic review to inform clinical practice
- Writing and presentation skills
- Research ethics and governance
- Epidemiology
- Service user engagement
- Professional development for research leadership