Clinical Trials by Distance Learning PGCert

London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, University of London

From managing heart failure to supporting people with HIV, clinical trials make a difference to communities across the globe. Discover our research in this area and learn to carry out trials effectively.Study Clinical Trials and develop the skills to save lives and shape the future of health. We were one of first universities in the UK to create a distance learning programme focused on clinical trials. With extensive expertise in this area and academics in every corner of the globe, we’ll share best practices for carrying out research that tests drugs, comparing alternative treatments, and using cutting-edge methods.Your award will depend on the number of modules you complete. We offer this distance learning programme as a Certificate, Diploma and MSc.Explore the issues involved in the design, conduct, analysis and interpretation of randomised controlled trials of health interventionsUnderstand what happens before a trial – review the literature to see what’s been done before and whether it’s reliablePractise reporting your findings in a way that is transparent, accurate and helps others apply your results to the real worldBecome confident handling statistics for clinical trialsPick optional modules to expand your interests in this area or choose topics from other areas of specialism in the SchoolDevelop the skills you need to excel in your clinical trials career and make a difference to people’s lives globallyIt’s not just students that are based globally. Our teaching team are too, working on projects that are supporting the health of people around the world. For example, some have studied the management of heart failure and influenced the UK National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence guidelines, while others have helped develop maternal and child health programmes in India.We’ve designed this course to help you look at all the aspects that influence clinical trials in practice. You’ll get support in everything from reviewing the literature effectively to analysing statistics so you can feel confident making conclusions and reporting key findings.Once you complete the core modules, you have the option to apply for the blended learning option to study up to two modules on-campus in London. This is a fantastic opportunity to meet other students and tutors in person and engage in face-to-face discussion-based learning.