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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    UCL (University College London)

  • Study mode

    Distance / Online

  • Start date

    SEP

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

Clinical trials are essential in discovering whether new healthcare interventions improve outcomes for patients. This distance learning programme will provide an excellent grounding in clinical trials and enhance the knowledge and understanding of those already working in the field. This is an expanding area that offers many exciting career opportunities.About this degreeClinical trials are essential in discovering whether new healthcare interventions improve outcomes for patients. This is an expanding field that offers exciting career opportunities.This online programme will provide an excellent grounding in clinical trials to those new to the field. It will enhance the knowledge and understanding of those already working in clinical trials.Assessment and learning activities facilitate the development of key skills for careers or further study in the field, from analysis of scientific papers, the ability to critically challenge current research, to academic writing and oral presentation skills.If you wish to gain a Masters award you will undertake an independent research project, gaining experience of project design, literature review, analysis and interpretation.Who this course is forThe programme is aimed at graduates from healthcare, life sciences or other related disciplines and health professionals who are interested in a career in clinical trials. It is also aimed at professionals working in the field who wish to develop their knowledge and skills.What this course will give youThe Institute of Clinical Trials and Methodology (ICTM) at UCL is a global leader in the field with over 450 researchers (including clinicians, statisticians, trials managers) working within it.

Tuition fees

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£ 18,400per year

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University information

UCL (University College London)

  • University League Table

    13th

  • Campus address

    UCL (University College London), Gower Street, London, Camden, WC1E 6BT, United Kingdom

UCL has over 20,000 students from outside the UK. Many tutors are world-leading academics in their field.
UCL's students come from over 150 countries, providing a truly global perspective.
UCL International Student Support and Wellbeing team provides specialist information and advice to international students.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    10th out of 118 4

  • Entry standards

    / Max 220
    169 77%

    15th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    83.0 83%

    3rd

    24
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.96 74%

    102nd

    33

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