Clinical Trials and Methodology MPhil/PhD

Overview

ICTM has a particular focus on developing and delivering innovations in methodology that improve clinical trials, meta-analysis and epidemiological studies. The institute collaborates with national and international partners, which ensures student projects have immediate relevance and application. Recent graduates have secured employment in clinical trials units, academic research departments and the pharmaceutical industry.

Careers

Graduates are likely to pursue careers as researchers or managers in a clinical trials unit, a pharmaceutical company, or another health research environment. Employability

During the programme, you will develop core skills in the methodology of clinical trials and how to conduct and write up research. You will also develop skills relating to your own research topic. For example, if you pursue a statistical project, you will develop expertise in the application and methodology of medical statistics. The skills developed during the PhD will enable you to work as independent researchers in whichever environment you subsequently choose.